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phantom
Definition:
(nou) a ghostly appearing figure (nou) something existing in perception only
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfæntəm
Examples:
The phantom came on the third day.
The phantom rendezvous came on the third day.
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Common mistakes of phantom pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "pha-NTOM" instead of the correct "PHAN-tom" (/ˈfæn.təm/ in US and UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Forgetting the "t": A common mistake is omitting the "t" sound, pronouncing it as "fan-om" instead of "phantom" (/ˈfæn.təm/). Tip: Practice saying the "t" clearly to ensure it is heard in the word.
- Vowel confusion: Some may mispronounce the first vowel as "a" in "father," leading to "fahn-tom" instead of the correct "phantom" (/ˈfæn.təm/). Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound as in "cat" to get it right.
- Overemphasizing the "ph": Learners sometimes stress the "ph" too much, saying "PHAN-tom" with a heavy "ph" sound. Tip: Keep the "ph" soft and blend it smoothly into the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some might pronounce the second syllable as "tum" with a long "u," resulting in "phan-tome." This is incorrect since the correct pronunciation is "phantom" (/ˈfæn.təm/). Tip: Use a short "ə" sound for the second syllable to maintain accuracy.