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discography
Definition:
(nou) a descriptive catalog of musical recordings
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪsˈkɒɡrəfi
Examples:
Is this within the remit of the discography
It is the complete discography of the band.
The following is the discography of the musician Babyface.
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Common mistakes of discography pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "dis-ˈkɒg-ə-fi" instead of the correct "ˌdɪs-ˈkɒg-rə-fi". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "discography" with an "a" sound in the second syllable, saying "dis-ˈkaf-ə-fi". The correct pronunciation uses a short "o" sound, as in "ˌdɪs-ˈkɒg-rə-fi". Tip: Focus on using the short "o" sound.
- Overemphasizing syllables: It's common to overemphasize the last syllable, leading to "discograph-ˈee". The correct pronunciation has a softer ending, "ˌdɪs-ˈkɒg-rə-fi". Tip: Keep the last syllable light and quick.
- Skipping syllables: Some speakers may omit the "r" in the third syllable, saying "dis-ˈkɒg-ə-fi". The correct pronunciation includes the "r" sound, "ˌdɪs-ˈkɒg-rə-fi". Tip: Make sure to articulate all the syllables clearly.
- Confusing similar words: Learners often confuse "discography" with "discography", pronouncing it as if it were "discography", which alters the meaning. The correct pronunciation is "ˌdɪs-ˈkɒg-rə-fi". Tip: Pay attention to the context to differentiate similar terms.