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passport
Definition:
(nou) any authorization to pass or go somewhere (nou) a document issued by a country to a citizen allowing that person to travel abroad and re-enter the home country (nou) any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpɑːspɔːt
Examples:
As a result, the cloning of the passport is a possibility.
He wants the passport of the same number.
The general reaction was the relaxation of passport requirements.
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Common mistakes of passport pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "pas-ˈsport". This is incorrect. Tip: Remember, the primary stress is on the first syllable: ˈpæs.pɔrt (US), ˈpɑːs.pɔːt (UK).
- Omitting the "s" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "passport" as "pah-port", dropping the "s" sound. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "s" clearly: "pæs" before "port".
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may use a long "a" sound, saying "paas-port", which is incorrect. The correct vowel sound is short. Tip: Use the short "a" as in "cat": "pæs".
- Incorrect final "t" sound: Learners might soften the final "t", saying "passpor". This can make the word sound incomplete. Tip: Pronounce the "t" clearly and crisply: "port".
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some may overpronounce the "r" in "passport", making it sound like "passporrrt". This is not standard. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and smooth, as in "pɔrt".