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payment
Definition:
(nou) a sum of money paid or a claim discharged (nou) the act of paying money (nou) an act of requiting; returning in kind
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpeɪmənt
Examples:
The payment was overcharged.
The payment was supposed to be allocated.
The unit for the payment is ounce.
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Common mistakes of payment pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "pay-ˈment." The correct pronunciation is "ˈpeɪ.mənt" with stress on the first syllable. Tip: Emphasize the "pay" to sound natural.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "payment" with a short "a," sounding like "ˈpæy.mənt." The correct pronunciation has a long "a" as in "pay," "ˈpeɪ.mənt." Tip: Practice saying "pay" to get the vowel sound right.
- Silent "t": A common mistake is to pronounce the "t" in "payment" as silent, resulting in "ˈpeɪ.mən." However, it's important to pronounce it clearly as "ˈpeɪ.mənt." Tip: Focus on articulating the "t" at the end of the word.
- Overemphasis on "m": Some learners overemphasize the "m" sound, saying "pay-ˈmeant." The correct pronunciation is "ˈpeɪ.mənt," where the "m" is softer. Tip: Say the word slowly to balance the sounds.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners might shorten the first vowel sound, pronouncing it as "ˈpɛm.ənt." The accurate pronunciation is "ˈpeɪ.mənt," with a long "a." Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the correct vowel length.