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command
Definition:
(nou) an authoritative direction or instruction to do something (nou) a military unit or region under the control of a single officer (nou) the power or authority to command (nou) availability for use (nou) a position of highest authority (nou) great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity (nou) a line of code written as part of a computer program
Phonetic Transcription:
kəˈmɑːnd
Examples:
The command redirects the content of the file to the more command.
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Common mistakes of command pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "co-MAND" instead of "COM-mand" (ˈkəˌmænd in US, ˈkɒm.ɑːnd in UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the first vowel as "o" instead of "ə", resulting in "co-mand" rather than the correct "com-mand". Tip: Practice the schwa sound (ə) to improve your pronunciation.
- Final "d" sound: Learners often omit or soften the final "d", saying "com-man" instead of "command" (ˈkəˌmænd in US, ˈkɒm.ɑːnd in UK). Tip: Ensure you clearly articulate the "d" at the end.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some speakers make the vowel sound too long, pronouncing it as "comman" instead of "command". Tip: Keep the vowel sound short to match the correct pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "m": A common mistake is to overly stress the "m", leading to a pronunciation like "commmand". Tip: Maintain balanced stress on both syllables to sound more natural.