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replacement
Definition:
(nou) the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another (nou) someone who takes the place of another person (nou) an event in which one thing is substituted for another (nou) a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another (nou) filling again by supplying what has been used up (nou) a person who follows next in order
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈpleɪsmənt
Examples:
A tachometer was offered as an optional replacement for the clock.
The Fusion is the replacement for the Contour.
The answer is the axiom of replacement.
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Common mistakes of replacement pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "replacement" with an incorrect vowel in the second syllable, saying /rɪˈpleɪs.mənt/ instead of /rɪˈpleɪs.mənt/ (US) or /rɪˈplɛɪs.mənt/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "e" as a schwa sound /ə/ in the last syllable.
- Stress misplacement: Some people mistakenly stress the first syllable, saying /ˈreɪ.pləs.mənt/ instead of /rɪˈpleɪs.mənt/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable "place".
- Omitting the "e": It's common to drop the "e" sound in the second syllable, leading to /rɪˈplæs.mənt/. Tip: Always pronounce the "e" clearly to maintain the correct rhythm of "replacement".
- Final "t" sound: Learners may soften or drop the final "t" sound, pronouncing it as /rɪˈpleɪs.mə/ instead of /rɪˈpleɪs.mənt/. Tip: Ensure the "t" is pronounced sharply to complete the word correctly.
- Mispronouncing the "c" sound: Some may say "replacement" with a hard "c," sounding like /ˈreɪ.plɛɪs.mənt/. Tip: Use the soft "c" sound as in "s" to avoid confusion and ensure clarity.