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maturity
Definition:
(nou) the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed (nou) state of being mature; full development (nou) the date on which an obligation must be repaid
Phonetic Transcription:
məˈtjʊərɪti
Examples:
In the growout phase, the shrimp are grown to maturity.
Monocytes develop in the bone marrow and reach maturity in the blood.
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Common mistakes of maturity pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ma-ˈture-ity" instead of the correct "mə-ˈtʃʊr-ɪ-ti". Tip: Focus on the primary stress on the third syllable to pronounce "maturity" correctly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The first syllable is often mispronounced as "ma" instead of "mə". This leads to saying "ma-ˈtʃʊr-ɪ-ti". Tip: Practice saying "muh" softly at the beginning to achieve the correct sound.
- Omitting syllables: Some may shorten "maturity" to "ma-ˈture" or "ma-ˈtchur" and drop the last syllable. This changes the word entirely. Tip: Remember to pronounce all three syllables: "mə-ˈtʃʊr-ɪ-ti".
- Confusing similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "maturity" with "mature" and pronounce it as "mə-ˈtʃʊr". While related, "maturity" has an extra syllable. Tip: Break it down into three parts: "mə-ˈtʃʊr-ɪ-ti".
- Mispronouncing the "t" sound: Some may pronounce "maturity" with a softer "t", sounding like "muh-ˈtʃʊr-ɪ-di". This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Emphasize the "t" sound clearly, as in "mature" to maintain clarity.