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habitat
Definition:
(nou) the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives or occurs
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhæbɪtæt
Examples:
People conserved the habitat.
At the edge of the river is floodplain habitat.
It reproduces in the subterranean portion of the habitat.
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Common mistakes of habitat pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "hab-ˈi-tat". In both US and UK English, the correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt". Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable when pronouncing "habitat".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the first vowel as "a" in "cat" instead of the correct short "a" as in "hat". The correct pronunciation is "ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt". Tip: Practice saying "hat" to get the right vowel sound for "habitat".
- Overemphasizing the last syllable: Some speakers might say "hab-i-ˈtat", placing too much emphasis on the last syllable. The correct pronunciation is "ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt". Tip: Focus on a balanced pronunciation of all syllables, keeping the first syllable stressed.
- Omitting the middle syllable: A frequent error is dropping the middle syllable, leading to "ˈhætat". The full pronunciation is "ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt" in both US and UK English. Tip: Be mindful to pronounce all three syllables clearly when saying "habitat".
- Confusing "h" sounds: Some learners may pronounce the initial "h" too softly, saying "abitat". The correct pronunciation starts with a clear "h": "ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt". Tip: Practice saying "hat" and ensure you clearly pronounce the "h" in "habitat".