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equipment
Definition:
(nou) an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪˈkwɪpmənt
Examples:
The fire melted all the computer equipment in the house.
The actual link is the equipment.
The bicycle and the cyclist's equipment.
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Common mistakes of equipment pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "e-ˈquip-ment" instead of the correct "ˈe-quip-ment". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Omitting the vowel sound: It's common to drop the vowel sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈek-wip-ment". Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly, including the "i" in "equipment".
- Confusing the vowel sounds: Some might pronounce "equipment" with a short "i" sound, like "ɪ", rather than the correct "ɪ" and "ə" sounds. Tip: Practice saying "e-quip-ment" slowly to distinguish the sounds.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some learners mistakenly say "e-quip-ˈment" with four syllables instead of three. Tip: Focus on blending the last two syllables smoothly to keep the word concise.
- Mispronouncing the "q": A common error is pronouncing "q" like "kw" instead of the correct "k". This leads to saying "kwipment". Tip: Remember that "q" in "equipment" is pronounced as a hard "k" sound.