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drama
Definition:
(nou) a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage (nou) an episode that is turbulent or highly emotional (nou) the literary genre of works intended for the theater (nou) the quality of being arresting or highly emotional
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdrɑːmə
Examples:
The play illustrates the transition from the morality play to historical drama.
The play also features the witty pages that are a hallmark of Lyly's drama.
It is in the preview of the drama.
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Common mistakes of drama pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "dra-MA" instead of "DRA-ma". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, noted as ˈdrɑː.mə in UK and ˈdræ.mə in US.
- Overemphasizing the "a": A common mistake is to pronounce "drama" with an overly pronounced "a" sound, leading to "drah-ma" instead of the correct pronunciation. Tip: Focus on a more neutral vowel sound, particularly the schwa /ə/ in the second syllable.
- Dropping the "r": Some speakers may omit the "r" sound, pronouncing it as "dama". This can lead to confusion with other words. Tip: Ensure to articulate the "r" clearly, as in the IPA /dr/ sound at the beginning.
- Confusing with "drama" and "drama": Learners sometimes mix up "drama" with other similar-sounding words. Tip: Pay attention to context and the IPA pronunciation, which helps distinguish "drama" /ˈdrɑː.mə/ (UK) and /ˈdræ.mə/ (US) from others.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "drama" with a long "a" sound, like "dray-ma". Tip: Use the correct vowel sounds, /ɑː/ in UK and /æ/ in US, to ensure clarity in communication.