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pioneer
Definition:
(nou) someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art (nou) one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌpaɪəˈnɪə
Examples:
He was an early pioneer of stellar photoelectric photometry.
George Jessen was an optometrist who was an early pioneer of the contact lens.
He was a pioneer of artificial insemination.
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Common mistakes of pioneer pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "pion-EER" /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable: "pioneer" /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/ in both US and UK pronunciations.
- Overpronouncing vowels: Saying "pioneer" with exaggerated vowels can lead to confusion, like "pah-ee-oh-neer." Tip: Focus on a clear, quick vowel sound in the first syllable: "pioneer" /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/, where the "i" is short.
- Dropping the middle syllable: Some may say "pioneer" as "pioner" /ˈpaɪəˌnɪr/, omitting the "i." Tip: Make sure to pronounce all three syllables distinctly: "pioneer" /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/ with a soft "o" sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "pioneer" with "pion" /ˈpaɪɒn/ or "pioneering" /ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ/. Tip: Pay attention to the context of usage and the additional syllables in "pioneer."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might pronounce the first syllable as "pay" instead of "pie." Tip: Use the correct diphthong in "pioneer" /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/, which starts with the "ai" sound like in "high."