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monument
Definition:
(nou) a structure erected to commemorate persons or events (nou) an important site that is marked and preserved as public property (nou) a burial vault (usually for some famous person)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmɒnjʊmənt
Examples:
The monument was to be the largest sculpture in the world.
The monument features a statue of The Bard.
A monument was erected in 1903 to memorialize the battle.
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Common mistakes of monument pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying "mon-U-ment" instead of the correct "MON-u-ment" (ˈmɒn.jʊ.mənt in UK, ˈmɑːn.jə.mənt in US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some mispronounce "monument" by using a short "u" sound, saying "mon-uh-ment" instead of the correct "mon-yu-ment." The first vowel should be pronounced as /ɒ/ (UK) or /ɑː/ (US). Tip: Practice the "mon" with a clear "o" sound.
- Silent "t": A common mistake is to pronounce the "t" at the end, saying "monument" as "monu-ment." The correct pronunciation features a pronounced "t" sound. Tip: Ensure to articulate the "t" clearly at the end.
- Syllable count: Some speakers mistakenly reduce "monument" to two syllables, saying "mon-ment." The correct pronunciation has three syllables. Tip: Break it down into "MON-u-ment" to maintain the correct syllable count.
- Overemphasizing the last syllable: It's common to stress the last syllable too much, saying "monu-MENT." The stress should remain on the first syllable. Tip: Keep the last syllable softer and focus on the first for proper emphasis.