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meteorologist
Definition:
(nou) a specialist who studies processes in the earth's atmosphere that cause weather conditions
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌmiːtɪəˈrɒlədʒɪst
Examples:
His childhood ambition was to become a meteorologist and record the weather.
I'm with the second meteorologist.
This was not the job of a certified meteorologist.
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Common mistakes of meteorologist pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "me-te-o-ˈrol-o-gist". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "ˌmiː.ti.əˈrɒl.ə.dʒɪst" (UK) and "ˌmiː.ti.əˈrɑː.lə.dʒɪst" (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "rol" part.
- Vowel sounds: Some may mispronounce "meteorologist" by altering the vowel sounds, especially in the first syllable, saying "ˈme.ti.o". The correct pronunciation is "ˌmiː.ti.ə" (UK/US). Tip: Practice the long "ee" sound in the first syllable.
- Syllable reduction: A common mistake is to omit the unstressed syllables, resulting in "met-ˈrol-o-gist". The full pronunciation includes all syllables: "ˌmiː.ti.əˈrɒl.ə.dʒɪst" (UK) and "ˌmiː.ti.əˈrɑː.lə.dʒɪst" (US). Tip: Ensure you articulate every syllable clearly.
- Final "t" sound: Some learners may soften the final "t" in "meteorologist", saying "me-te-o-ˈrol-o-gis". The "t" should be pronounced crisply: "ˌmiː.ti.əˈrɒl.ə.dʒɪst" (UK) and "ˌmiː.ti.əˈrɑː.lə.dʒɪst" (US). Tip: Pay attention to the clarity of the "t" sound at the end.
- Overemphasizing "o": Some might overemphasize the "o" in "meteorologist", leading to a mispronunciation like "me-te-o-ˈrol-o-gist". It should be more subdued: "ˌmiː.ti.əˈrɒl.ə.dʒɪst" (UK) and "ˌmiː.ti.əˈrɑː.lə.dʒɪst" (US). Tip: Keep the "o" soft and quick to maintain the rhythm.