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contact
Definition:
(nou) close interaction (nou) the act of touching physically (nou) the state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity (nou) the physical coming together of two or more things (nou) a person who is in a position to give you special assistance (nou) a channel for communication between groups (nou) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact (nou) a communicative interaction (nou) a thin curved glass or plastic lens designed to fit over the cornea in order to correct vision or to deliver medication
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒntækt
Examples:
I'll contact SagaCity.
The knees are in contact with the ground.
Avoid splashing and contact with the skin.
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Common mistakes of contact pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "con-TACT" instead of the correct "CON-tact" /ˈkɒn.tækt/ (UK) /ˈkɑːn.tækt/ (US). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some might pronounce the first vowel as "o" instead of the correct "a" sound, leading to "con-COCT" rather than "CON-tact" /ˈkɒn.tækt/ (UK) /ˈkɑːn.tækt/ (US). Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound, similar to "cat."
- Final consonant sound: A common mistake is to soften the final "t," pronouncing it as "contact" with a softer ending. The correct pronunciation is a clear "t" sound. Tip: Practice ending the word sharply to emphasize the "t."
- Overemphasis on "t": Some learners may overly emphasize the "t" in "contact," making it sound unnatural. The "t" should be clear but not exaggerated. Tip: Practice saying "contact" in sentences to find a natural rhythm.
- Syllable division: Incorrectly dividing the syllables can lead to mispronunciation, such as "con-tact" instead of "CON-tact." Tip: Remember that "contact" is a two-syllable word, and the first syllable is the most stressed.