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dominate
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdɒmɪneɪt
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Common mistakes of dominate pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "do-MI-nate" instead of "DOM-in-ate". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, marked by the primary stress ˈdɒm.ɪ.neɪt (UK) / ˈdɑː.mɪ.neɪt (US).
- Vowel confusion: Some people pronounce "dominate" with a short "o" sound, like "dom-in-ate". This is incorrect. Tip: Use the correct vowel sound /ɒ/ (UK) or /ɑː/ (US) in the first syllable for clarity.
- Ending sound: A common mistake is to drop the final "t" sound, resulting in "dominae". Tip: Ensure that you clearly pronounce the final "t" as /t/, maintaining the integrity of the word "dominate".
- Syllable reduction: Some speakers may reduce the second syllable, saying "domnate". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Pronounce all syllables clearly: "DOM-in-ate", with each part distinct and audible.
- Mispronouncing the "a": Learners might say "dom-in-ate" with a short "a" sound. Tip: Use the long "a" sound /eɪ/ in the second syllable, as in "dom-in-ATE", to sound more natural.