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fortnight
Definition:
(nou) a period of fourteen consecutive days
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfɔːtnaɪt
Examples:
Australian television is the new collaboration of the fortnight.
It was the fortnight of the moon, known as the shukla period.
Rugby union is now the collaboration of the fortnight.
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Common mistakes of fortnight pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "forTIGHT" instead of "FORTnight". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as noted in IPA: /ˈfɔrtnaɪt/ (US) and /ˈfɔːtnaɪt/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "fortnight" with an incorrect vowel sound, like "fortnate". This mispronunciation changes the vowel in the first syllable. Tip: Focus on the "or" sound as in "short" (/ɔr/ in US and /ɔː/ in UK).
- Overemphasizing the "t": Learners might overpronounce the "t" in "fortnight", making it sound harsh or clipped. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and connected to the following sound, as in /t/ in IPA for both US and UK.
- Skipping the "night": Some may unintentionally drop the second syllable and say "fort" instead of "fortnight". Tip: Practice saying the full word slowly, ensuring both syllables are clearly articulated: /ˈfɔrtnaɪt/ (US) and /ˈfɔːtnaɪt/ (UK).
- Mispronouncing the ending: A common mistake is to pronounce "fortnight" as "fortnighted" or similar forms. This alters the word's structure. Tip: Remember that "fortnight" is a standalone term, pronounced as /ˈfɔrtnaɪt/ (US) and /ˈfɔːtnaɪt/ (UK).