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microphone
Definition:
(nou) device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmaɪkrəfəʊn
Examples:
That was the beginning of a workable and dependable wireless microphone.
The others talked into the microphone.
The microphone is crucial to the whole process.
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Common mistakes of microphone pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "microphone" as /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/. The correct stress is on the first syllable in both US and UK English: /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/ (US) and /ˈmaɪ.krə.fəʊn/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "mi" in "microphone".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may mispronounce the first syllable as "mee" instead of "my". This leads to saying "microphone" as /ˈmiː.krəˌfoʊn/. The correct pronunciation uses the diphthong /aɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "my" before saying "microphone".
- Missing the schwa: Learners often neglect the schwa sound in the second syllable, resulting in "microphone" pronounced as /ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌfoʊn/. The correct pronunciation includes the schwa: /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/. Tip: Focus on the unstressed "kro" sounding like "krə".
- Overemphasizing the last syllable: Some speakers may stress the last syllable too much, saying "microphone" as /ˈmaɪ.krə.fəʊn/. The final syllable should be less stressed. Tip: Keep the last syllable light and quick to sound natural.
- Confusing "microphone" with "microphone": A common error is to blend "microphone" with similar-sounding words, resulting in mispronunciation. Ensure clarity by recognizing the distinct sounds. Tip: Break down the word into syllables: "mi-cro-phone" to avoid confusion.