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international
Definition:
(nou) any of several international socialist organizations
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəl
Examples:
He is traveled with timeworn shoes and an international vision.
Paths are traveled with timeworn shoes and an international vision.
He is now entangled in the world of international secrets.
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Common mistakes of international pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "in-ter-ˈna-tion-al." The correct stress is on the third syllable: "in-ter-ˌna-ˈtion-al." Tip: Focus on the "na" syllable to emphasize it correctly.
- Vowel sounds: Some pronounce "international" with a short "i" sound, saying "ˈɪn-tern-ˌa-tion-al." The first syllable should have a long "i" sound, as in "ˈɪn-ter." Tip: Practice by saying "in" clearly before moving to the next syllable.
- Syllable reduction: A common mistake is not reducing the unstressed syllables, leading to "in-ter-na-tion-al" instead of "in-ter-ˌna-ˈtion-al." This makes the word sound choppy. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, focusing on reducing the unstressed syllables.
- Ending sound confusion: Some learners mispronounce the ending, saying "international" with a clear "l" sound, as in "in-ter-na-tion-al." The correct pronunciation has a softer "l," making it sound more like "in-ter-ˌna-ˈshun-ul." Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the softer ending.
- Overemphasis on "tion": Learners sometimes stress the "tion" too much, saying "in-ter-na-ˈtion-al." However, the stress should be on the "na" syllable. Tip: Break the word into parts and practice emphasizing "na" instead of "tion."