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philatelist
Definition:
(nou) a collector and student of postage stamps
Phonetic Transcription:
fiːˈlætəlɪst
Examples:
He was a philatelist and an equestrian.
He was a prominent philatelist and published a book on the subject.
He is also philatelist and working to promote philately in Pakistan.
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Common mistakes of philatelist pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "phi-LA-telist". The correct pronunciation is "ˈfɪl.əˌtɛl.ɪst" with primary stress on the first syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "philatelist" with an "a" sound, as in "father". The correct sound is a short "ɪ" as in "bit". Tip: Practice the "ɪ" sound to avoid confusion.
- Omitting syllables: It's common to hear "philatelist" pronounced as "philatelist" with only three syllables. The correct pronunciation has four syllables: "ˈfɪl.əˌtɛl.ɪst". Tip: Break the word into syllables while practicing.
- Mispronouncing the "t": Some might say "philatelist" with a soft "t", sounding like "philadelist". The correct pronunciation has a clear "t" sound, as in "top". Tip: Focus on enunciating the "t" clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: People may confuse "philatelist" with "philanthropist", leading to mispronunciation. The correct pronunciation for "philatelist" is "ˈfɪl.əˌtɛl.ɪst". Tip: Familiarize yourself with the unique sounds of each word.