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elementary
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌelɪˈmentəri
Examples:
She was the daughter of an elementary schoolmaster.
The elementary school is a center of the community.
Gravitas received an award in the science elementary category.
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Common mistakes of elementary pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "el-e-'men-tary" instead of the correct "ˌel.əˈmen.tər.i". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable.
- Vowel confusion: The "e" in the first syllable is often pronounced incorrectly as "ee" instead of the schwa sound "ə". This leads to "ee-le-men-tary". Tip: Practice saying "uh" for "e" in "elementary".
- Missing syllable: A common mistake is to pronounce "elementary" with only four syllables, saying "el-e-'men-try". The correct pronunciation has five syllables: "ˌel.əˈmen.tər.i". Tip: Break it down into syllables to reinforce the correct count.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some people substitute the "a" in the last syllable with an "e", resulting in "el-e-men-'tree". The correct sound is "ə" as in "turtle". Tip: Focus on the "tər" sound to avoid confusion.
- Final "y" pronunciation: Learners sometimes pronounce the final "y" as "ee", saying "elementar-ee". The correct pronunciation ends with a short "i" sound, "i". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the subtle difference in the ending.