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obelisk
Definition:
(nou) a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top (nou) a character used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnote
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɒbəlɪsk
Examples:
At the base of the obelisk is a plaque with the inscription.
At the base of the obelisk, there is a plaque with the inscription.
Rome is the obelisk capital of the world.
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Common mistakes of obelisk pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "o-BEL-isk" instead of the correct "OB-el-isk" (ˈɒb.ə.lɪsk in UK, ˈɑː.bə.lɪsk in US). Tip: Always stress the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Mispronouncing the "o" as a long "o" sound can lead to saying "oh-belisk" instead of "ob-elisk." The correct pronunciation uses a short "o" sound. Tip: Focus on the "o" sounding like "ah" in "father."
- Missing the schwa: Some may skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "ob-lisk" instead of "ob-el-isk" (ˈɒb.ə.lɪsk in UK, ˈɑː.bə.lɪsk in US). Tip: Remember to include the unstressed schwa sound for clarity.
- Overemphasis on the last syllable: Learners might say "obel-ISK" with undue stress on the last syllable, rather than keeping it light as in "ob-el-ISK." Tip: Keep the final syllable less emphasized to maintain the correct rhythm.
- Mispronouncing "k": Some people pronounce the "k" as a softer sound, leading to "obeliss" instead of the correct "obelisk" (ˈɒb.ə.lɪsk in UK, ˈɑː.bə.lɪsk in US). Tip: Ensure the "k" is pronounced clearly and firmly.