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institute
Definition:
(nou) an association organized to promote art or science or education
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɪnstɪtjuːt
Examples:
In 1871 he established the zoological institute of the University of Rostock.
The president of the institute is the head of the council of the institute.
American institute for the prevention of blindness is an important institution.
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Common mistakes of institute pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "in-ˈsti-tute" instead of the correct "ˈin-sti-tute". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce the first syllable as "in" with a short "i" sound, like "ɪn", instead of the correct "ɪn" as in "bin". Tip: Focus on keeping the vowel sound clear and consistent.
- Silent letters: A common mistake is to pronounce the "t" in "institute" as a hard "t" sound, leading to "in-ˈsti-tut". The correct pronunciation is "ˈin-sti-tute" with a softer "t". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to master the softer "t" sound.
- Syllable count error: Some learners mistakenly reduce "institute" to three syllables, saying "in-sti-tute". The correct pronunciation has four syllables: "ˈin-sti-tute". Tip: Break the word into syllables to ensure you pronounce all parts.
- Overemphasis on the final syllable: Some people stress the last syllable too much, resulting in "in-sti-ˈtute". The correct stress remains on the first syllable. Tip: Keep your focus on the first syllable to maintain proper rhythm.