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pottery
Definition:
(nou) ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln (nou) the craft of making earthenware (nou) a workshop where clayware is made
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpɒtəri
Examples:
By this time the pottery had two earthenware kilns and one china kiln.
He worked in the pottery industry.
The Maya related pottery was polychrome.
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Common mistakes of pottery pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many learners place the stress on the second syllable, saying "po-ˈtər-ee". This is incorrect. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈpɒt.ə.ri" (UK) or "ˈpɑː.t̬ɚ.i" (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "pot" in "pottery".
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some might pronounce the first syllable as "poh" instead of "pot". This leads to an incorrect pronunciation. The correct vowel sound is short: "ɒ" (UK) or "ɑː" (US). Tip: Think of the word "hot" for the correct vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to overpronounce the "t" in "pottery", making it sound like "pott-ery". The correct pronunciation has a softer "t": "t̬" (US) or "t" (UK). Tip: Keep the "t" light and quick to maintain natural flow.
- Ignoring the schwa: Some learners skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, leading to "pot-ree" instead of the correct "pot-ə-ry". The schwa is crucial for the word's rhythm. Tip: Practice saying "uh" softly between the "t" and "r".
- Confusing "pottery" with similar words: Learners may confuse "pottery" with "potter" or "potato", misplacing the ending. Each word has distinct sounds and syllables. Tip: Break down "pottery" into "pot" + "ə" + "ry" to clarify the differences.