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conductor
Definition:
(nou) the person who leads a musical group (nou) a substance that readily conducts e.g. electricity and heat (nou) the person who collects fares on a public conveyance (nou) a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.
Phonetic Transcription:
kənˈdʌktə
Examples:
The bangu player is the director or conductor of the orchestra.
Shayla H. Powell is the conductor of the Descant Choir.
Alvaro Hagopian is the conductor of the Montevideo Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Common mistakes of conductor pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "con-DUC-tor" [kənˈdʌk.tər]. The correct stress is on the second syllable: "con-DUC-tor" [kənˈdʌk.tər]. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, emphasizing the "DUC" part.
- Omitting the first syllable: A common mistake is dropping the initial syllable, pronouncing it as "DUCTOR" [ˈdʌk.tər]. This changes the word's meaning and makes it unclear. Tip: Always include the "con-" prefix for clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce the "o" in "conductor" as in "go," resulting in "con-DUCTOR" [kənˈdʌk.tər]. The correct vowel sound is a short "u" as in "cup." Tip: Focus on the "u" sound to avoid confusion.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "conductor" with "conduct" or "conductive," leading to mispronunciation. "Conductor" [kənˈdʌk.tər] has a distinct ending. Tip: Familiarize yourself with similar words to differentiate their pronunciations.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables: Some speakers may over-pronounce the unstressed "o" in "conductor," saying "con-DUC-tor" [kənˈdʌk.tər]. The "o" should be a schwa sound [ə]. Tip: Practice reducing the unstressed syllable to sound more natural.