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photographer
Definition:
(nou) someone who takes photographs professionally
Phonetic Transcription:
fəˈtɒɡrəfə
Examples:
Sometimes voyeurs use normal cameras, but the photographer is concealed.
Having the photographer submit the picture is the easiest solution.
The uploader is the photographer.
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Common mistakes of photographer pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pho-TOG-ra-pher" [fəˈtɒɡrəfə(r)] instead of the correct first syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable "pho" [fəʊ] for proper pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "o": Some pronounce "photographer" with a strong "o" sound, leading to "pho-TOG-ra-pher" [fəʊˈtɒɡrəfə(r)]. Tip: Keep the "o" sound shorter and softer, focusing on the "a" in "ra" [rə].
- Ignoring the schwa: Learners often miss the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "pho-tog-RA-pher" [fəˈtɒɡrəfə(r)]. Tip: Use a quick, relaxed "ə" sound for the unstressed syllable to sound more natural.
- Mispronouncing the "ph": Some people pronounce "photographer" with a hard "p," as in "pot," leading to "potographer." Tip: Remember that "ph" in "photographer" is pronounced as "f" [f], not as "p."
- Skipping the "er" ending: A common mistake is dropping the "er" sound, resulting in "photograph" [ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf] instead of "photographer." Tip: Be sure to articulate the "er" [ə(r)] clearly to convey the correct meaning.