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picture
Definition:
(nou) a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface (nou) graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface (nou) a clear and telling mental image (nou) a situation treated as an observable object (nou) illustrations used to decorate or explain a text (nou) a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement (nou) the visible part of a television transmission (nou) a graphic or vivid verbal description (nou) a typical example of some state or quality (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:
ˈpɪktʃə
Examples:
The picture is entitled to be displayed in the gallery.
The picture of the doll is for the thriller album.
The picture in the article is a picture of a forgery.
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Common mistakes of picture pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "pic-ˈture". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is "ˈpɪk.tʃər" in US English and "ˈpɪk.tʃə" in UK English. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to pronounce "picture" with a heavy "t" sound, making it sound like "pic-ture". The correct pronunciation blends the sounds smoothly, as in "ˈpɪk.tʃər". Tip: Focus on a softer transition between the "k" and "tʃ".
- Ignoring the "u" sound: Some pronounce "picture" as "pic-chur", omitting the "u" sound. This can lead to confusion. The "u" is essential in the correct pronunciation "ˈpɪk.tʃər" or "ˈpɪk.tʃə". Tip: Make sure to articulate the "u" clearly.
- Mispronouncing the "ch": Learners sometimes say "picture" with a hard "ch" sound, like "pic-kure". This alters the meaning. The correct sound is a soft "tʃ", as in "ˈpɪk.tʃər". Tip: Practice the "ch" sound by saying "church" first.
- Dropping the final "r": Some speakers may drop the "r" at the end, saying "pic-tcha". This is not standard. The correct pronunciation includes the "r" sound in "ˈpɪk.tʃər". Tip: Pay attention to the ending and make sure to pronounce the "r".