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heritage
Definition:
(nou) practices that are handed down from the past by tradition (nou) any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors (nou) that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner (nou) hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈherɪtɪdʒ
Examples:
It's a part of the heritage of the family.
It is for the heritage of his compatriots.
Charter on the preservation of the digital heritage.
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Common mistakes of heritage pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "her-ˈi-tage". This is wrong. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ" (US) and "ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ" (UK). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable.
- Dropping the first syllable: Some speakers may say "it-age" instead of "heritage". This omission leads to a misunderstanding. The full pronunciation is "ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ". Tip: Practice saying the complete word slowly to reinforce the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Mispronouncing the vowel in the first syllable, saying "huh-ritage" instead of "her-itage", can confuse listeners. The correct pronunciation is "ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ". Tip: Focus on the "ɛ" sound, which is like the "e" in "bed".
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some may pronounce "heritage" with a strong "t" sound, saying "her-i-ˈtage". This is incorrect. The "t" should be softer, as in "ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ". Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the subtlety of the "t" sound.
- Skipping the final syllable: A common mistake is to say "herit" instead of "heritage". This truncation changes the word's meaning. The full pronunciation is "ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ". Tip: Always ensure you pronounce all syllables for clarity.