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crater
Definition:
(nou) a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano (nou) a faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Hydra and Corvus (nou) a bowl-shaped depression formed by the impact of a meteorite or bomb
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkreɪtə
Examples:
The crater is intruding into the northern edge of the lava flooded crater Lick.
Lade is the remains of a lunar crater that has been flooded by lava.
To the north the crater designated Lade Bravo has been completely filled with lava.
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Common mistakes of crater pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly, saying "ˈkreɪtə" instead of the correct "ˈkreɪtər". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, "crate".
- Omitting the "r" sound: A common mistake is dropping the "r" sound, pronouncing it like "ˈkreɪtə" instead of "ˈkreɪtər". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "r" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "crater" with a short "a" sound, saying "ˈkrætər" instead of "ˈkreɪtər". Tip: Use the long "a" sound as in "day" to get it right.
- Adding an extra syllable: Learners sometimes add an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈkreɪt-ər" instead of "ˈkreɪtər". Tip: Practice saying the word smoothly to avoid this mistake.
- Confusing with "creator": Some confuse "crater" with "creator", mispronouncing it as "krɪˈeɪtə" instead of "ˈkreɪtər". Tip: Focus on the first syllable's vowel sound to distinguish between the two words.