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masonry
Definition:
(nou) structure built of stone or brick by a mason (nou) Freemasons collectively (nou) the craft of a mason
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmeɪsnri
Examples:
The sills are bolted to the masonry or concrete foundation.
The older portion of the house is stone masonry.
Rustic stone masonry was added to the north side of the building in the 1960s.
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Common mistakes of masonry pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ma-ˈson-ry". In both US and UK English, the primary stress is on the first syllable: "ˈmeɪ.sən.ri". Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable "may".
- Vowel confusion: Some might pronounce the first syllable as "ma", using the short "a" sound instead of the long "ay" sound. The correct pronunciation is "ˈmeɪ.sən.ri". Tip: Practice saying "may" to get the vowel sound right.
- Silent letters: A common mistake is to over-pronounce the "s" in "masonry", leading to "ma-son-ry". The correct pronunciation is "ˈmeɪ.sən.ri", where the "s" is soft. Tip: Remember that the "s" is not stressed; it connects smoothly to the next syllable.
- Syllable division: Some learners incorrectly split the word into more syllables, saying "ma-son-ree". The correct division is three syllables: "ˈmeɪ.sən.ri". Tip: Break it down into "may-sin-ree" to hear the correct flow.
- Ending sound: A frequent error is not clearly pronouncing the "ry" at the end, leading to "mason". The correct pronunciation includes the "ry" as in "ˈmeɪ.sən.ri". Tip: Enunciate the final "ry" to complete the word fully.