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harbinger
Definition:
(nou) something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhɑːbɪndʒə
Examples:
She is the herald of the apocalypse, the harbinger of death.
They are the heralds of death, thou art the harbinger of life.
You are the harbinger of communism.
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Common mistakes of harbinger pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some may incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying "har-BIN-ger" instead of "HAR-bin-ger". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as shown in IPA: /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/ (US), /ˈhɑː.bɪn.dʒə/ (UK).
- Omitting the "g": A common mistake is to pronounce "harbinger" as "har-bin-er", dropping the "g". Tip: Ensure to articulate the "g" clearly, as it is essential for the correct pronunciation: /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/ (US), /ˈhɑː.bɪn.dʒə/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might say "harbinger" with a long "i" sound, as in "har-BEEN-ger". Tip: Use the short "i" sound for the second syllable, as in "bin", to maintain accuracy: /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/ (US), /ˈhɑː.bɪn.dʒə/ (UK).
- Blending syllables: People may blend the syllables, saying "har-binger" instead of clearly separating them. Tip: Pronounce each syllable distinctly: "HAR-bin-ger" to enhance clarity and ensure correct pronunciation: /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/ (US), /ˈhɑː.bɪn.dʒə/ (UK).
- Confusing with similar words: Some might confuse "harbinger" with "harbinger" or "harbor". Tip: Focus on the unique sound of "harbinger", particularly the "bin" and "ger" parts, to avoid mix-ups: /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/ (US), /ˈhɑː.bɪn.dʒə/ (UK).