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instrument
Definition:
(nou) a device that requires skill for proper use (nou) the means whereby some act is accomplished (nou) a person used by another to gain an end (nou) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right (nou) the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process (nou) any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɪnstrʊmənt
Examples:
Each guitar produced was a unique instrument artfully crafted.
Each guitar produced was a unique instrument artfully crafted by its luthier.
A synthetic instrument is the opposite of the retronym natural instrument.
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Common mistakes of instrument pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "in-'stru-ment" instead of "'in-stru-ment". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, marked as ˈin-.
- Missing vowel sound: Some pronounce "instrument" without the second vowel, saying "'instrumnt". This drops the "e" sound. Tip: Focus on pronouncing all syllables clearly, including the vowel sound in the second syllable, /ə/.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is using a long "i" sound, saying "'instrumint" instead of "'in-stru-ment". Tip: Make sure to use the short "u" sound /ʌ/ in the second syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers make the "t" sound too strong, pronouncing it as "'instrum-ent". Tip: Keep the "t" soft and connected to the preceding syllable, avoiding a hard break.
- Regional variations: In some accents, "instrument" may be pronounced with a different vowel sound, leading to confusion. Tip: Listen to native speakers from different regions to understand these variations, especially the vowel sounds in the second syllable.