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firmament
Definition:
(nou) the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfɜːməmənt
Examples:
There are no birds in the firmament.
The plane was flying the firmament.
But is it important to this article in the firmament of time
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Common mistakes of firmament pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "fir-MA-ment." The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈfɜːrməˌmɛnt/ (US), /ˈfɜːməˌmɛnt/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize "fir" to pronounce it correctly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the first syllable as "fir" with a short "i" sound, like "fir" in "first." The correct sound is /ɜːr/, as in "her." Tip: Practice saying "her" to get the right vowel sound.
- Overlooking the schwa: Some might skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "fir-man-ment." The correct pronunciation includes a schwa: /ˈfɜːrməˌmɛnt/. Tip: Remember that the second syllable is softer and less stressed.
- Final "t" sound: Learners sometimes soften or drop the final "t," saying "firmamen." The correct pronunciation ends with a clear "t": /ˈfɜːrməˌmɛnt/. Tip: Practice saying "tent" to ensure you pronounce the final "t" clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "firmament" with "firm" or "element," leading to mispronunciation. "Firmament" has three syllables: /ˈfɜːrməˌmɛnt/. Tip: Break it down into syllables: "fir-ma-ment" to avoid confusion.