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primary
Definition:
(nou) a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen (nou) one of the main flight feathers projecting along the outer edge of a bird's wing (nou) a celestial body (especially a star) relative to other objects in orbit around it (nou) coil forming the part of an electrical circuit such that changing current in it induces a current in a neighboring circuit
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpraɪməri
Examples:
He is the primary nemesis of the main character.
The majority of SBHCs provide the basic tools of primary preventive care.
Rivington and Bleak Hill are the main primary schools in the area.
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Common mistakes of primary pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "primary" with a short "i" sound, as in "bit" [ˈprɪməri]. The correct pronunciation uses a long "i" sound [ˈpraɪməri] in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on elongating the "i" for clarity.
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying "pri-MAR-y" [ˌpraɪˈmɛri]. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "PRI-mary" [ˈpraɪməri]. Tip: Practice saying the first syllable louder to master the stress pattern.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some may say "primary" as "prim" [ˈprɪm], dropping the last syllable. This alters the meaning and clarity. The full pronunciation is "PRI-mary" [ˈpraɪməri]. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables to convey the word correctly.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "primary" with "premier" [ˈprɛmɪər], leading to mispronunciation. "Primary" has a distinct "i" sound and stress pattern. Tip: Familiarize yourself with both words to avoid mix-ups in speech.
- Incorrect ending sound: Some might pronounce "primary" with a hard "y" sound at the end, saying "primary" as "primary" [ˈpraɪmɛri]. The correct ending is softer, sounding like "ree." Tip: Practice the ending to achieve a smoother pronunciation.