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fundamental
Definition:
(nou) any factor that could be considered important to the understanding of a particular business (nou) the lowest tone of a harmonic series
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌfʌndəˈmentəl
Examples:
The adjective is fundamental to the term.
The fundamental content was the same.
This is the proof of the fundamental property.
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Common mistakes of fundamental pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable "da" instead of the first "fun". The correct pronunciation is /ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.təl/ in US English and /ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.təl/ in UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Omitting the schwa sound: Many people skip the schwa sound in the second syllable "da", pronouncing it as /ˈfʌn.ɪˈmɛn.təl/. The correct IPA shows it as /ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.təl/. Tip: Practice saying "da" softly to include the schwa.
- Mispronouncing the final "t": Some learners pronounce "fundamental" as /ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.əl/, dropping the final "t" sound. The correct pronunciation retains the "t" as /ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.təl/. Tip: Focus on articulating the "t" clearly at the end.
- Confusing vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "u" in "fun" as /juː/ instead of /ʌ/. The correct sound is /ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.təl/. Tip: Practice the short "u" sound by comparing it to "sun".
- Overemphasizing the second syllable: Some pronounce "fundamental" with equal stress on both the first and second syllables, as in /ˌfʌnˈdɛm.ən.təl/. The correct stress pattern is /ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.təl/. Tip: Keep the second syllable lighter and focus on the main stress in the first.