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harmony
Definition:
(nou) compatibility in opinion and action (nou) the structure of music with respect to the composition and progression of chords (nou) a harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds); congruity of parts with one another and with the whole (nou) agreement of opinions (nou) an agreeable sound property
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhɑːməni
Examples:
One of the more common harmony processes is coronal harmony.
The residents lived in harmony.
The team is in a perfect harmony.
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Common mistakes of harmony pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "har-MO-ny" instead of "HAR-mo-ny" (ˈhɑːr.mə.ni in UK, ˈhɑːr.mə.ni in US). Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some people mispronounce the "a" in "harmony" as "ah" instead of the correct "ar" sound. This results in "hah-mony." Tip: Practice saying "car" to get the right "ar" sound.
- Final syllable mispronunciation: A common mistake is pronouncing the last syllable as "nee" instead of the correct "ni." This leads to "har-mo-nee." Tip: Remember that the "ny" in "harmony" is pronounced like "ni" in "mini."
- Overemphasis on "h": Some speakers may overemphasize the "h" sound at the beginning, making it sound more like "ha." Tip: Keep the "h" soft and blend it smoothly into the first syllable.
- Dropping the "r": In rapid speech, some might drop the "r" sound, saying "hamony." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Practice the word slowly, ensuring every sound, especially the "r," is clearly articulated.