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monastery
Definition:
(nou) the residence of a religious community
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmɒnəstri
Examples:
The monastery area is to the right of the church.
At that time the village church served as a granary of the monastery.
He built the church, the monastery, the sacristy, and the refectory.
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Common mistakes of monastery pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "mon-ˈastery". The correct pronunciation is "ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i" (UK) or "ˈmɑː.nə.stɚ.i" (US). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable.
- Missing the schwa sound: Many people pronounce "monastery" as "ˈmɒn.əs.ter.i", neglecting the schwa sound in the second syllable. The correct pronunciation includes a softer "ə" sound. Tip: Practice the unstressed vowel sound in "monastery".
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Some may incorrectly stress the last syllable, saying "monastery" as "ˈmɒn.ə.stər.ˈi". The correct pronunciation keeps the final syllable softer. Tip: Focus on keeping the last syllable light and quick.
- Mispronouncing the "t" sound: Learners might pronounce "monastery" with a hard "t", saying "monas-ˈtery". The correct sound is a softer "t" in "stər". Tip: Pay attention to the "st" blend and keep it smooth.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "monastery" with "monastic", leading to mispronunciation. "Monastery" is pronounced "ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i" (UK) or "ˈmɑː.nə.stɚ.i" (US), while "monastic" is "məˈnæs.tɪk". Tip: Learn the distinct syllable patterns to avoid confusion.