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kindergarten
Definition:
(nou) a preschool for children age 4 to 6 to prepare them for primary school
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɪndəɡɑːtən
Examples:
A part of the building or the extension is the kindergarten.
The taken money is given to the kindergarten.
A kindergarten was opened in one of the rooms of the house.
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Common mistakes of kindergarten pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ˌkɪn.dərˈɡɑr.tən/ instead of the correct /ˈkɪn.dɚˌɡɑr.tən/ in US English. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Vowel confusion: Some people pronounce the first vowel as "i" in "kind" like /aɪ/ instead of the correct /ɪ/. This leads to mispronouncing "kindergarten" as /ˈkaɪn.dərˌɡɑr.tən/. Tip: Practice the short "i" sound in "sit."
- Final "t" sound: The "t" in "kindergarten" is often softened or dropped, leading to /ˈkɪn.dər.ɡɑr.ən/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈkɪn.dɚˌɡɑr.tən/. Tip: Make sure to clearly articulate the "t" at the end.
- Syllable omission: Some learners mistakenly omit the second syllable, saying /ˈkɪn.ɡɑr.tən/. The correct pronunciation includes all syllables: /ˈkɪn.dɚˌɡɑr.tən/. Tip: Break the word into syllables to practice each part.
- Incorrect vowel length: The "e" in the second syllable is often mispronounced as a long vowel, resulting in /ˈkɪn.dɪˌɡɑr.tən/. The correct sound is a schwa /ə/: /ˈkɪn.dɚˌɡɑr.tən/. Tip: Listen for the unstressed vowel sound in the second syllable.