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mariner
Definition:
(nou) a man who serves as a sailor
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmærɪnə
Examples:
It is the birthplace of the famous mariner.
The island is ruled by the mariner.
The Sub mariner is hardly neurotic.
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Common mistakes of mariner pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ma-RIN-er" instead of "MAR-in-er". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, as indicated by the IPA ˈmɛr.ɪ.nər.
- Omitting the "r" sound: It's common to hear "ma-ine-er" without the "r" sound. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Practice the "r" sound in "mariner" to ensure clarity, as in the IPA ˈmɛr.ɪ.nər.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Mispronouncing the "a" in "mariner" as in "cat" instead of the correct "air" sound can occur. Tip: Focus on the "air" sound, as in the IPA ˈmɛr.ɪ.nər, to avoid this mistake.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the final "er": Some may say "marin-er" with equal stress on both syllables, losing the natural flow. Tip: The final "er" should be softer, as shown in the IPA ˈmɛr.ɪ.nər.
- Ignoring regional differences: The pronunciation may vary slightly between US and UK English, affecting clarity. Tip: Familiarize yourself with both pronunciations, ˈmɛr.ɪ.nər (US) and ˈmɛr.ɪ.nə (UK), for better understanding.