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comrade
Definition:
(nou) a friend who is frequently in the company of another (nou) a fellow member of the Communist Party (nou) used as a term of address for those male persons engaged in the same movement
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒmreɪd
Examples:
He missed the travel and comrade.
He was the comrade of my father.
He was a comrade of the founder of EROS, Ratnasabapathy.
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Common mistakes of comrade pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners put stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈkɒm.reɪd" instead of "ˈkɒm.ræd" (UK) or "ˈkɑːm.reɪd" (US). Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Vowel confusion: The vowel sound in the second syllable can be tricky. Some might say "com-raid" instead of "com-rad". Tip: Practice the "æ" sound in "comrade" to distinguish it from the long "a" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers pronounce the "r" too strongly, making it sound like "com-rade" with a heavy "r" sound. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and smooth to maintain the original pronunciation.
- Dropping the final "d": A common mistake is to drop the "d" at the end, saying "comra" instead of "comrade". Tip: Always articulate the "d" clearly to ensure the word is complete and recognizable.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners may use a long vowel sound, pronouncing it as "com-rayd" instead of "com-rad". Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound in "comrade" to pronounce it accurately.