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opponent
Definition:
(nou) a contestant that you are matched against (nou) someone who offers opposition
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈpəʊnənt
Examples:
The objective of the game is to checkmate the opponent.
He was also an opponent of behaviorism.
The opponent was the amateur team of Hungary.
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Common mistakes of opponent pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "o-PO-nent" instead of the correct "o-PO-nent" (/əˈpoʊ.nənt/ for US, /əˈpəʊ.nənt/ for UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable to ensure proper emphasis.
- Vowel sounds: Some pronounce the first vowel too harshly, saying "OP-ponent." The correct pronunciation has a softer sound, as in "ə" (/əˈpoʊ.nənt/ for US, /əˈpəʊ.nənt/ for UK). Tip: Practice the schwa sound to achieve a more natural pronunciation.
- Final "t" sound: A common mistake is dropping the final "t," resulting in "oppo-nent." The correct form includes a clear "t" sound at the end (/əˈpoʊ.nənt/ for US, /əˈpəʊ.nənt/ for UK). Tip: Emphasize the final consonant for clarity.
- Syllable count: Some learners mistakenly pronounce "opponent" with three syllables, saying "o-po-nent." The correct pronunciation has only three syllables: "o-PO-nent" (/əˈpoʊ.nənt/ for US, /əˈpəʊ.nənt/ for UK). Tip: Break the word down into its two syllables to avoid this error.
- Intonation: Incorrect intonation can lead to misunderstandings. Some say "opponent" in a flat tone, while it should have a more dynamic rise and fall. Tip: Practice with sentences to develop natural intonation patterns.