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mortar
Definition:
(nou) a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range (nou) used as a bond in masonry or for covering a wall (nou) a bowl-shaped vessel in which substances can be ground and mixed with a pestle
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmɔːtə
Examples:
The barrel of the mortar was steel.
Nobody is disputing the bricks and mortar on the ground.
Pulverize the cumin seeds with a mortar and pestle.
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Common mistakes of mortar pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "mor-ˈtar". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is "ˈmɔːr.tər" in UK and "ˈmɔr.tɚ" in US. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: People often mispronounce the vowel sound in "mortar", using "o" as in "hot". The correct sound is "ɔː" in UK and "ɔ" in US. Tip: Practice differentiating between these vowel sounds by listening to native speakers.
- Dropping the "t": Some may pronounce "mortar" as "mor-er", dropping the "t" sound. This is incorrect. The "t" is essential. Tip: Focus on clearly articulating the "t" to avoid this mistake.
- Incorrect ending sound: Learners might pronounce "mortar" with an exaggerated "r" at the end, like "mor-tar". The correct pronunciation ends with a schwa sound in both UK and US: "ˈmɔːr.tər" and "ˈmɔr.tɚ". Tip: Practice saying "mortar" softly to master the ending.
- Mixing up with "mortar" and "mortar": Some confuse "mortar" with "mortuary", leading to mispronunciation. "Mortuary" has a different stress pattern: "ˈmɔːr.tʃu.ə.ri". Tip: Familiarize yourself with the distinct sounds and stress patterns of these words.