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librarian
Definition:
(nou) a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
Phonetic Transcription:
laɪˈbreərɪən
Examples:
The librarian lend me a book.
I'm a librarian, taxonomist, and thesaurus manager.
He was also archivist and then librarian of the city of Frankfurt.
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Common mistakes of librarian pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many people pronounce "librarian" with a short "a" sound, sounding like "librar-ian." The correct pronunciation is /laɪˈbrɛəriən/ in US and /laɪˈbrɛəriən/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the "air" sound in the second syllable.
- Missing syllable: Some might say "libary" by omitting the "r" in the second syllable. The full pronunciation is "librarian" with three syllables: /laɪˈbrɛəriən/. Tip: Practice breaking the word into syllables: "li-bra-ri-an."
- Stress misplacement: People often stress the wrong syllable, saying "li-BRARI-an." The correct stress is on the second syllable: /laɪˈbrɛəriən/. Tip: Emphasize the "bra" part when saying the word.
- Confusing "r" sounds: Some may pronounce the "r" in "librarian" too softly, making it sound like "libraian." The correct pronunciation includes a clear "r": /laɪˈbrɛəriən/. Tip: Practice saying "r" distinctly to improve clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "n": A common mistake is to overly stress the "n" at the end, sounding like "librariaN." The correct pronunciation should flow smoothly without excessive emphasis: /laɪˈbrɛəriən/. Tip: Say the word quickly to maintain natural rhythm.