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hiatal
Definition:
(nou) an interruption in the intensity or amount of something (nou) a missing piece (as a gap in a manuscript) (nou) a natural opening or perforation through a bone or a membranous structure
Phonetic Transcription:
haɪˈeɪtəs
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Common mistakes of hiatal pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "hi-ˈa-tal". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌhaɪˈeɪ.təl". Tip: Practice saying "hi" and "tall" to remember the correct syllable emphasis.
- Vowel confusion: The "ai" in "hiatal" is often mispronounced. Some say "ˈhaɪ.təl" instead of "ˌhaɪˈeɪ.təl". Tip: Focus on the diphthong "ai" sounding like "ay" in "day".
- Omitting syllables: A common error is dropping the second syllable, leading to "ˈhaɪ.təl" instead of "ˌhaɪˈeɪ.təl". This can change the meaning. Tip: Break the word into parts: "hi" + "a" + "tal" to ensure all syllables are pronounced.
- Incorrect "t" sound: Some learners may pronounce the "t" too softly, saying "hi-ˈa-dəl" instead of "ˌhaɪˈeɪ.təl". The "t" should be clear and strong. Tip: Emphasize the "t" by practicing with similar words like "tall".
- Mispronouncing "a": The "a" in "hiatal" can be mispronounced as "ah" instead of "ay". This leads to saying "hi-ˈah-təl". Tip: Remember that the "a" in "hiatal" sounds like the "ay" in "play".