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concert
Definition:
(nou) a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
Phonetic Transcription:
kənˈsɜːt
Examples:
The music video of the song shows a concert of Scooter and backstage material.
On it, the song is performed during the encore of the concert.
The concert was the only FREE concert of the tour.
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Common mistakes of concert pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners mispronounce "concert" by using the wrong vowel sound in the first syllable. In US English, it is pronounced as /ˈkɒn.sɚt/, while UK English uses /ˈkɒn.sət/. Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound as in "hot".
- Stress placement error: Some people place the stress on the second syllable, saying "con-CERT" instead of "CON-cert". This changes the word's rhythm and makes it sound unnatural. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Overpronouncing the "t": Learners sometimes overemphasize the "t" at the end, making it sound like "concerT" instead of the softer pronunciation /ˈkɒn.sɚt/ (US) or /ˈkɒn.sət/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "t" light and quick to maintain fluency.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some may incorrectly say "con-cert" with an extra syllable, which is not how "concert" is pronounced. The correct pronunciation is a two-syllable word. Tip: Practice saying "concert" quickly to avoid adding unnecessary syllables.
- Mispronouncing the second syllable: Learners often mispronounce the second syllable as "cert" instead of "sert" in US English. In UK English, it can sound like "sət". Tip: Listen to native speakers to get the correct sound of the second syllable.