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contemporary
Definition:
(nou) a person of nearly the same age as another
Phonetic Transcription:
kənˈtemprəri
Examples:
Hopper is the most modern of the American realists, and the most contemporary.
The concept of galvanism was recently explored in contemporary art by Canadian artist Garnet Hertz.
Pashupathi was the contemporary of the Kadambas.
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Common mistakes of contemporary pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "con-ˈtem-por-ary". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "con-ˌtem-ˈpo-rary". Tip: Practice saying "contemporary" slowly, emphasizing the third syllable.
- Ignoring the "t" sound: Some people pronounce "contemporary" as "con-tem-ˈpo-rary", omitting the "t" sound in the second syllable. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Focus on clearly pronouncing "t" in "tem".
- Pronouncing the "o" too strongly: In "contemporary", the "o" in the second syllable is often overemphasized, making it sound like "con-ˈtem-puh-rary". The correct pronunciation is more subtle: "tem-ˈpo". Tip: Keep the "o" light and quick.
- Mispronouncing the final "y": Some learners pronounce the final "y" as a long "ee" sound, saying "contemporary" as "con-tem-ˈpo-ree". The correct sound is a short "ree": "con-tem-ˌpo-ˈrary". Tip: Practice ending the word with a soft "ree" sound.
- Skipping syllables: A common mistake is to reduce "contemporary" to three syllables, saying "con-ˈtem-pory". This loses the full meaning of the word. Tip: Make sure to pronounce all syllables clearly: "con-tem-ˌpo-ˈrary".