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How to pronounce:
encounter
Definition:
(nou) a minor short-term fight (nou) a casual or unexpected convergence (nou) a casual meeting with a person or thing (nou) a hostile disagreement face-to-face
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪnˈkaʊntə
Examples:
Miraculously, she survived the encounter.
The encounter between biochemistry and genetics.
The protagonists encounter them at the gate.
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Common mistakes of encounter pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "en-ˈcoun-ter". The correct stress is on the second syllable in both US and UK pronunciations: "ɪnˈkaʊn.tər". Tip: Focus on emphasizing "coun" for clarity.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some might pronounce "encounter" with a short "a" sound, like "en-ˈcant-er". The correct pronunciation uses the diphthong "aʊ" as in "coun": "ɪnˈkaʊn.tər". Tip: Practice saying "cow" to get the right vowel sound.
- Missing syllable: A common mistake is omitting the second syllable, pronouncing it as "en-kown-ter". The correct pronunciation includes all syllables: "ɪnˈkaʊn.tər". Tip: Break the word into syllables when practicing: "en-coun-ter".
- Final "t" sound: Some may soften the ending, saying "en-coun-er". The final "t" should be pronounced clearly: "ɪnˈkaʊn.tər". Tip: Emphasize the "t" by practicing with words that end in "t", like "cat".
- Overemphasis on "en": Learners might stress "en" too much, leading to "ˈen-coun-ter". The natural stress is on "coun": "ɪnˈkaʊn.tər". Tip: Record yourself and listen for the correct stress pattern.