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pilot
Definition:
(nou) someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight (nou) a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor (nou) a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors (nou) something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies (nou) small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner (nou) an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpaɪlət
Examples:
The hijackers instructed the pilot to fly to Australia.
The aircraft hit a bungalow killing the pilot.
The aircraft hit a bungalow, killing the pilot.
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Common mistakes of pilot pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, saying "pi-LOt". The correct pronunciation is "ˈpaɪ.lət" in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the first syllable to master the stress.
- Overemphasizing the "t": People often pronounce "pilot" with an exaggerated "t" sound, leading to "pi-lot". The correct pronunciation is "ˈpaɪ.lət", where the "t" is softer. Tip: Practice saying "pilot" quickly to soften the "t".
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "i" as in "bit", resulting in "bɪ.lət". The correct vowel sound is "aɪ" as in "kite". Tip: Practice with words like "high" to get the correct vowel sound.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some may shorten "pilot" to "pīl", dropping the "lət". The full pronunciation is "ˈpaɪ.lət". Tip: Break the word into two syllables to ensure you pronounce both parts clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "pilot" with "pilate", which has a different pronunciation. "Pilot" is "ˈpaɪ.lət", while "Pilate" is "ˈpaɪ.lət". Tip: Pay attention to context to distinguish between the two.