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improvement
Definition:
(nou) a change for the better; progress in development (nou) the act of improving something (nou) a condition superior to an earlier condition
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪmˈpruːvmənt
Examples:
It was unrelated to the improvement of the page.
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Common mistakes of improvement pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "im-ˈprove-ment". This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the third syllable: "im-ˈprove-ment". Tip: Focus on the "prove" part when pronouncing.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some speakers pronounce "improvement" as /ɪmˈpruːv.mənt/ instead of /ɪmˈpruːv.mənt/. The "o" should sound like "oo" in "food". Tip: Practice saying "improve" to get the vowel right.
- Omitting the final "t": A common mistake is dropping the final "t" sound, leading to "improve-ment". The correct pronunciation includes the "t": /ɪmˈpruːv.mənt/. Tip: Emphasize the "t" to ensure clarity.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often confuse "improvement" with "improving". The former has three syllables, while the latter has four. "Improvement" is pronounced /ɪmˈpruːv.mənt/. Tip: Break down the syllables to differentiate.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some people pronounce the "o" in "improvement" too short, saying "im-proov-ment". The "o" in "prove" should be long. Tip: Stretch the vowel sound to match the correct pronunciation.