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comment

Definition:

(nou) a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information (nou) a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material (nou) a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈkɒment

Examples:

I invite comment on the appropriateness of the statement.

The album was officially platinum at the time of the above comment.

I saw the comment in the hidden text of the page.

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Common mistakes of comment pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /kəˈmɛnt/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, as in /ˈkɒm.ənt/ (UK) or /ˈkɑː.mənt/ (US).
Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is dropping the schwa sound in the second syllable, resulting in "comment" pronounced as /ˈkɒmɛnt/. Tip: Ensure to include the schwa /ə/ to sound natural.
Confusing with "common": Some may confuse "comment" with "common," leading to mispronunciation as /ˈkɒm.ən/. Tip: Focus on the "t" sound at the end of "comment" to distinguish it clearly.
Pronouncing the "t" too softly: Some speakers may pronounce "comment" with a very soft "t," making it sound like /ˈkɒm.ən/. Tip: Emphasize the "t" sound to ensure clarity and correctness.
Incorrect final syllable: Learners might pronounce "comment" ending with a hard "t," as in /ˈkɒm.ɛnt/. Tip: Pay attention to the correct vowel sound in the second syllable to maintain the proper pronunciation.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "comment" in American English?

In American English, "comment" is pronounced as /ˈkɑː.mɛnt/. The stress is on the first syllable, making it sound like "KAH-ment."

What is the British pronunciation of "comment"?

In British English, "comment" is pronounced as /ˈkɒm.ɛnt/. Similar to American English, the stress is also on the first syllable, sounding like "KOM-ent."

Is there a schwa sound in "comment"?

Yes, in "comment," the second syllable contains a schwa sound represented as /ə/. This makes the pronunciation smoother and quicker, especially in casual speech.

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "comment"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress or pronouncing it as /kəˈmɛnt/, which is incorrect. Remember to keep the stress on the first syllable for both American and British pronunciations.