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present
Definition:
(nou) the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech (nou) something presented as a gift (nou) a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
Phonetic Transcription:
prɪˈzent
Examples:
The foundations exist to the north of the present shops.
The object of the present invention is a direct current operated electromagnet.
The past is the present, and the present is the future.
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Common mistakes of present pronunciation
- Stress confusion: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable in "present" (ˈprɛz.ənt) instead of the first syllable in the noun form (ˈprɛz.ənt). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for the noun.
- Vowel mispronunciation: Some people pronounce the "e" in "present" as a long vowel sound, leading to "preezent" (US: ˈpriː.zənt, UK: ˈpriː.zənt). Tip: Use a short "e" sound as in "bed" for accuracy.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the second syllable, saying "presnt" (ˈprɛznt). This can occur in fast speech. Tip: Practice saying both syllables clearly, especially in slower speech.
- Incorrect vowel sound in the second syllable: Some learners pronounce the second syllable as "ent" instead of the correct "ənt" (ˈprɛz.ənt). Tip: Focus on the schwa sound "ə" for the second syllable to sound natural.
- Mixing up meanings: "Present" can be a noun or verb, and learners often confuse the pronunciation based on usage. For the verb form (prɪˈzɛnt), stress the second syllable. Tip: Identify the context to apply the correct pronunciation.