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history
Definition:
(nou) the aggregate of past events (nou) a record or narrative description of past events (nou) the discipline that records and interprets past events involving human beings (nou) the continuum of events occurring in succession leading from the past to the present and even into the future (nou) all that is remembered of the past as preserved in writing; a body of knowledge
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhɪstr̩i
Examples:
The antecedent appertain to the past history.
The minyan is an affiliate of the and the Early history.
That would be and injustice to history and the people of the past.
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Common mistakes of history pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "his-ˈto-ry" instead of the correct "ˈhis-to-ry". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable "his" when pronouncing "history".
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the "i" in "history" as a long vowel, saying "hī-sto-ry". The correct pronunciation is with a short vowel sound, "ˈhɪs". Tip: Focus on keeping the "i" short and crisp.
- Missing the "t" sound: A common mistake is to omit the "t" sound, leading to "his-ˈory". The correct pronunciation includes the "t", "ˈhis-to-ry". Tip: Make sure to enunciate the "t" clearly to avoid this error.
- Overemphasizing the "o": Some learners might overly stress the "o" in "history", resulting in "his-ˈtō-ry". The correct form is "ˈhis-to-ry" with a neutral vowel sound. Tip: Keep the "o" sound subtle and relaxed.
- Incorrect syllable division: Some people divide "history" incorrectly as "his-tor-y". The proper division is "his-to-ry", with two syllables. Tip: Practice saying the word as a two-syllable term to improve clarity.