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deodorant
Definition:
(nou) a toiletry applied to the skin in order to mask unpleasant odors
Phonetic Transcription:
diːˈəʊdərənt
Examples:
Powerful is similarly antiseptic and deodorant.
Mum was the first brand of commercial deodorant.
The video is a viral ad for Axe deodorant.
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Common mistakes of deodorant pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "de-Odor-ant" instead of the correct "de-Odor-ant" (ˈdiːˌoʊdərənt in US, ˈdiːˌəʊdərənt in UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper stress.
- Ignoring the schwa sound: Some pronounce "deodorant" without the schwa in the second syllable, making it sound like "de-odor-ant." The correct pronunciation includes a schwa, making it sound like "de-O-dər-ant." Tip: Practice the unstressed syllable with a quick, soft "uh" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": People often pronounce the "t" at the end too strongly, saying "deodorant" with a hard "t" sound. The correct pronunciation is softer, almost blending into the previous syllable. Tip: Relax your tongue when saying the "t" to make it less pronounced.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: Some may confuse the vowel sounds in "deodorant," saying "dee-oh-dor-rant" instead of the correct "diːˈoʊdərənt" (US) or "diːˈəʊdərənt" (UK). Tip: Listen to native speakers to grasp the subtle vowel sounds.
- Skipping syllables: A common mistake is omitting the middle syllable, resulting in "deodorant" pronounced as "deorant." This changes the word entirely. Tip: Break the word into its three syllables and practice saying each one clearly.