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hiatus
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
Examples:
The team is on hiatus for the holidays.
The show is on hiatus for the summer of 2010.
Could this mean the end of the show hiatus
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Common mistakes of hiatus pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "hi-ˈa-tus." This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the second syllable in both US and UK pronunciations: /haɪˈeɪ.təs/. Tip: Remember to emphasize "a" in "hiatus."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many pronounce "hiatus" with a short "i" sound, like "hih-tus." This leads to confusion. The correct pronunciation starts with a long "i" sound, /haɪ/, as in "high." Tip: Practice saying "hi" to get the right vowel sound.
- Skipping the vowel: Some people might say "hytus," omitting the middle vowel. This results in an incomplete pronunciation. The middle vowel is essential in both US and UK versions: /haɪˈeɪ.təs/. Tip: Focus on articulating each syllable clearly.
- Mispronouncing the final syllable: Learners may say "hi-at-əs" instead of "hi-ˈa-tus." This alters the word's rhythm and clarity. The final syllable should have a schwa sound /ə/. Tip: Practice saying "atus" softly to master the ending.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "hiatus" with "hysteria" or "hygiene," leading to mispronunciations. Each word has distinct sounds. "Hiatus" is /haɪˈeɪ.təs/, while the others differ significantly. Tip: Create flashcards to differentiate similar-sounding words.