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decade
Definition:
(nou) a period of 10 years (nou) the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdekeɪd
Examples:
Maspero croaked in the second decade of the 20th century.
It is becoming the cliche of the decade.
This is One of the masterpieces of the decade.
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Common mistakes of decade pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "de-ˈcade". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈdɛk.eɪd". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "dec" part when pronouncing "decade".
- Vowel confusion: The "e" in "decade" can be mispronounced. Some might say "dih-kayd" instead of "ˈdɛk.eɪd". The first syllable should have a short "e" sound. Tip: Practice saying "deck" to get the right vowel sound.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may shorten the "a" sound in "decade," pronouncing it as "ˈdɛk.əd" instead of "ˈdɛk.eɪd". The "a" should have a long "ay" sound. Tip: Stretch the "a" sound like in "day" to pronounce "decade" correctly.
- Syllable omission: Learners might drop the second syllable, saying "ˈdɛk" instead of "ˈdɛk.eɪd". This makes the word incomplete. Tip: Break the word into two parts: "dec" and "ade" to ensure you pronounce both syllables.
- Ending sound error: Some may pronounce the ending as "d" instead of "d" with a clear "a" sound, resulting in "ˈdɛk.eɪ". The correct pronunciation is "ˈdɛk.eɪd". Tip: Focus on the "ade" ending, making sure to articulate the "d" clearly.