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domestic
Definition:
(nou) a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household
Phonetic Transcription:
dəˈmestɪk
Examples:
It is the ancestor of the domestic goat.
The ferret is a domestic mammal.
The domestic area is closed to the public.
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Common mistakes of domestic pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "do-MES-tic" instead of the correct "do-MES-tic" (ˈdəʊˌmɛstɪk in UK, ˈdəˈmɛstɪk in US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: People often pronounce the "o" in "domestic" as "oʊ" instead of "ə" or "ɒ". This leads to mispronunciation. Tip: Use a schwa sound for the unstressed vowel.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some pronounce "domestic" with a strong "t" sound as in "t" rather than a softer sound. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Aim for a softer "t" that blends into the surrounding sounds.
- Skipping syllables: Learners sometimes say "domest" instead of "domestic". This omits the final syllable, making it incomplete. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all three syllables clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Some mix up "domestic" with "demonic", leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Demonic" has a different stress pattern. Tip: Focus on the distinct syllable stress and vowel sounds of "domestic".