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photo
Definition:
(nou) a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfəʊtəʊ
Examples:
The photo of the band was on the back of the album.
The shape of the book itself is suggestive of a photo album.
The caption on the photo describes the photo in the words of the Egyptians.
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Common mistakes of photo pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "pho-TO" instead of "PHO-to" (ˈfoʊtoʊ in US, ˈfəʊtəʊ in UK). Tip: Remember that the first syllable "pho" carries the primary stress.
- Vowel sound confusion: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "o" in "photo" as a short vowel, resulting in "fot-o." This leads to an incorrect pronunciation like "fɒtəʊ" in UK. Tip: Focus on the long "o" sound, pronounced as /oʊ/ in US and /əʊ/ in UK.
- Unclear "ph" sound: Some may pronounce "photo" with a hard "p" sound, like "poto." This can create confusion with words like "pot." Tip: Ensure you pronounce "ph" as /f/, as in "fish."
- Omitting the second syllable: A frequent error is dropping the second syllable entirely, saying "fot" instead of "photo." This makes the word unrecognizable. Tip: Always pronounce both syllables clearly to maintain the integrity of the word.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some learners may mistakenly shorten the vowel sound, saying "phota" instead of "photo." This can alter the meaning. Tip: Practice elongating the vowel sounds to ensure clarity in pronunciation.