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natural
Definition:
(nou) someone regarded as certain to succeed (nou) a notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat (nou) a first roll of 7 or 11 that immediately wins the stake
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈnætʃrəl
Examples:
The natural beauty of the Berry Islands is extraordinary.
They were marveled with the lush natural beauty of the state.
Most setters are born with a natural proclivity to hunting.
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Common mistakes of natural pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "na-TU-ral" /nəˈtʃʊər.əl/ (UK) or /ˈnætʃ.ər.əl/ (US). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "NAT" in "natural".
- Overemphasizing vowels: Many pronounce the "a" as "ay" instead of the correct short "a" sound in "natural". This leads to "NAY-tural". Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound /æ/ in "NAT".
- Dropping the vowel sound: Some speakers omit the second vowel, resulting in "NAT-ral". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Ensure to pronounce both syllables clearly: "NAT" and "ural".
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might mix up "natural" with "nature" or "naturalist", leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Pay attention to the syllable structure; "natural" has three syllables: "NAT-u-ral".
- Incorrect vowel sound in the second syllable: Some say "nat-CHUR-al" using "ch" instead of the correct "t" sound. Tip: Pronounce the second syllable with a soft "t" sound, not "ch".