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important
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪmˈpɔːtnt
Examples:
Perhaps the most important, and the key, to the series was the narration.
The star schema is considered an important special case of the snowflake schema.
The major histocompatibility complex plays an important role in the immune system.
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Common mistakes of important pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "im-ˈpor-tant" instead of the correct "ˈim-por-tant". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce the first syllable as "im" with a short "i" sound, like "ihm", instead of the correct "ɪm". Tip: Practice saying "im" as in "immediate" to get the right sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to overly stress the final "t", making it sound like "im-por-tant" with a pronounced "t". Tip: Keep the "t" light and quick, almost blending it with the preceding vowel.
- Missing the schwa: Some speakers skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "im-port-ant" instead of "im-ˈpor-tənt". Tip: Focus on the unstressed vowel sound "ə" in the second syllable.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners may pronounce the second syllable with a long "o" sound, saying "im-poor-tant" instead of the correct "por". Tip: Use a short "o" sound, similar to "or" in "for".