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martyr
Definition:
(nou) one who suffers for the sake of principle (nou) one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmɑːtə
Examples:
He was the first martyr of the revolution.
This was the first sign of the holiness of this martyr.
It was the site of the murder of Edward the martyr in 978.
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Common mistakes of martyr pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "mar-ˈtər". The correct pronunciation is "ˈmɑːr.tər" (UK) or "ˈmɑr.tər" (US). Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the first vowel sound as in "cat", resulting in "mɪr.tər". The correct vowel is more like "ah", as in "father". Tip: Practice saying "ma" as in "mama" to get the right sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers pronounce "martyr" with a hard "t" sound, leading to "mar.tər". The "t" should be softer and less pronounced. Tip: Think of it as a quick, light touch when saying "t".
- Omitting the second syllable: Some learners say "mar" and drop the second syllable, resulting in "ˈmɑːr". Remember, "martyr" has two clear syllables: "ˈmɑːr.tər". Tip: Practice saying the full word slowly to reinforce both syllables.
- Confusing with similar words: It's easy to confuse "martyr" with "murder" due to similar sounds. However, "martyr" has a distinct vowel sound in the first syllable. Tip: Practice differentiating them by saying "martyr" slowly, focusing on the "ar" sound.