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continent
Definition:
(nou) one of the large landmasses of the earth (nou) the European mainland
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒntɪnənt
Examples:
The Elven Lands lie to the east of the continent.
The Gambia is the smallest country on the continent of Africa.
The Rhiado continent is the main land and focus of the game.
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Common mistakes of continent pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "con-TIN-ent" instead of "CON-ti-nent" /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nənt/ (UK) or /ˈkɑn.tɪ.nənt/ (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: The first vowel sound may be mispronounced as /ɑ/ instead of /ɒ/ in UK English or /ɑ/ in US English. This leads to saying "cahn-tinent" instead of "con-tinent." Tip: Practice saying "cot" to find the correct vowel sound.
- Missing syllables: Some may pronounce "continent" with only two syllables, saying "CON-tent" /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ (UK) or /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ (US), which changes the meaning. Tip: Break it down into three syllables: "CON-ti-nent."
- Final "t" sound: The final "t" in "continent" can be softened or dropped, resulting in "con-ti-nen" instead of the correct pronunciation. Tip: Keep your tongue against the roof of your mouth to ensure the "t" is pronounced clearly.
- Overemphasis on the second syllable: Some speakers may overly emphasize the "ti" in "continent," leading to a mispronunciation like "con-TI-nent." Tip: Focus on the first syllable for the correct stress pattern.