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period
Definition:
(nou) an amount of time (nou) the interval taken to complete one cycle of a regularly repeating phenomenon (nou) one of three divisions into which play is divided in hockey games (nou) a unit of geological time during which a system of rocks formed (nou) the end or completion of something (nou) the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause--Hippocrates (nou) a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpɪərɪəd
Examples:
This period of time is referred to as the refractory period.
The second stage is characterised by a period of vehement denial.
This early stage is known as the negative amortization or negam period.
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Common mistakes of period pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "per-'i-od". The correct pronunciation is "ˈpɪr.i.əd" (US) and "ˈpɪə.ri.əd" (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "period" with a short "e" sound, like "per-'id". The accurate pronunciation features a short "ɪ" sound in the first syllable. Tip: Practice saying "pit" to get the right vowel sound.
- Final syllable pronunciation: Learners often mispronounce the last syllable as "əd" instead of "əd". The correct pronunciation is "ˈpɪr.i.əd" (US) and "ˈpɪə.ri.əd" (UK). Tip: Listen for the softer ending and practice saying it slowly.
- Overemphasis on vowels: Some speakers place too much emphasis on the vowels, making it sound like "pee-ree-od". The correct pronunciation is more balanced with less stress on the vowels. Tip: Break it down into "ˈpɪr.i.əd" and practice each syllable evenly.
- Inserting extra sounds: A common mistake is adding an extra sound, saying "per-i-'od". The correct pronunciation is simply "ˈpɪr.i.əd" (US) and "ˈpɪə.ri.əd" (UK). Tip: Pay attention to the flow of the word without adding sounds.