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phoneme
Definition:
(nou) one of a small set of speech sounds that are distinguished by the speakers of a particular language
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A phoneme class is a set of phonemes.
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Common mistakes of phoneme pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /fəˈniːm/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈfoʊniːm/ in US and /ˈfəʊniːm/ in UK. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may mispronounce "phoneme" with a short "o" sound, saying /ˈpɒnɪm/. The correct vowel sound is a long "o" as in /ˈfoʊniːm/ (US) and /ˈfəʊniːm/ (UK). Tip: Practice the long "o" sound.
- Final sound omission: A common mistake is dropping the final "m" sound, resulting in /ˈfoʊniː/. This alters the word's meaning. The correct pronunciation ends with /ˈfoʊniːm/ (US) and /ˈfəʊniːm/ (UK). Tip: Ensure to articulate the "m" clearly.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some learners pronounce "phoneme" with a short "e," like /ˈfoʊnɛm/. The correct pronunciation features a long "e" sound as in /ˈfoʊniːm/ (US) and /ˈfəʊniːm/ (UK). Tip: Focus on elongating the "e" sound.
- Consonant blending issues: A few might blend the "n" and "m" sounds, saying /ˈfoʊnəm/. The correct pronunciation requires distinct sounds: /ˈfoʊniːm/ (US) and /ˈfəʊniːm/ (UK). Tip: Practice separating the "n" and "m" sounds for clarity.