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imagery
Definition:
(nou) the ability to form mental images of things or events
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɪmɪdʒəri
Examples:
Gustatory imagery represents a taste.
The Buddha's imagery for this was that of food or nutriment.
The man is good at imagery games.
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Common mistakes of imagery pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "i-MA-gery" instead of the correct "IM-a-gery". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable with the stress mark ˈɪm.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "imagery" with a long "a" sound, saying "i-MA-gery". The correct pronunciation has a short "a" sound like in "cat". Tip: Focus on the "a" sound as /ə/ in the second syllable ˌɪm.ə.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the second syllable, saying "IM-gery" instead of "IM-a-gery". Tip: Ensure you pronounce all three syllables clearly to maintain the word's structure.
- Ending sound: Learners sometimes mispronounce the ending, saying "imagery" without the "g" sound, like "IM-a-ree". Tip: Pay attention to the "g" sound /g/ in the last syllable to avoid this error.
- Incorrect vowel in the last syllable: Some may pronounce the last syllable as "ree" instead of "ry", leading to "IM-a-ree". Tip: Practice the correct pronunciation of "ry" as /ri/ to ensure clarity.