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montessori
Definition:
(nou) Italian educator who developed a method of teaching mentally handicapped children and advocated a child-centered approach (1870-1952)
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Common mistakes of montessori pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many pronounce "Montessori" with stress on the second syllable, as in /mɒnˈtɛs.ə.ri/ (UK) or /mɑnˈtɛs.ə.ri/ (US). Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable instead, as in /ˌmɒn.təˈsɔː.ri/ (UK) or /ˌmɑn.təˈsɔː.ri/ (US).
- Omitting the "t" sound: Some speakers may drop the "t" sound in "Montessori," leading to a pronunciation like /mɒn.əˈsɔː.ri/ (UK) or /mɑn.əˈsɔː.ri/ (US). Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "t" clearly for accurate articulation.
- Mispronouncing the "c" as "ch": A common error is pronouncing the "c" in "Montessori" as "ch," resulting in /mɒn.təˈʃɔː.ri/ (UK) or /mɑn.təˈʃɔː.ri/ (US). Tip: The "c" should be pronounced as "s," not "ch."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may use incorrect vowel sounds, saying "Montessori" as /mɒn.təˈsɪ.ri/ (UK) or /mɑn.təˈsɪ.ri/ (US). Tip: Focus on the correct vowel sounds, particularly in the third syllable, which should be pronounced as "so" (/sɔː/).
- Overemphasizing the final "i": A mistake is to overly stress the final "i," leading to /mɒn.təˈsɔː.riː/ (UK) or /mɑn.təˈsɔː.riː/ (US). Tip: The final "i" should be pronounced softly, not drawn out.