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rhythm
Definition:
(nou) the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music (nou) recurring at regular intervals (nou) an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs (nou) the arrangement of spoken words alternating stressed and unstressed elements (nou) natural family planning in which ovulation is assumed to occur 14 days before the onset of a period (the fertile period would be assumed to extend from day 10 through day 18 of her cycle)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈrɪðəm
Examples:
This was in homage to the harmonious and regular rhythm of the heart beat.
In performance, the doli creates the rhythm of the dance.
The dominant style is dance rhythm, carefree and optimistic.
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Common mistakes of rhythm pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the wrong syllable, saying "RHY-thm" instead of "RHY-thm". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as shown in IPA: /ˈrɪð.əm/ (US) and /ˈrɪð.əm/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "h": Pronouncing "rhythm" as "hrythm" adds an unnecessary "h" sound. Tip: Focus on the initial "r" sound; it should be pronounced clearly without an "h" before it.
- Ignoring the "y" sound: Some may pronounce "rhythm" as "rithm", dropping the "y" sound. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "y" as a short vowel sound /ɪ/ in the second syllable: /ˈrɪð.əm/.
- Lengthening the vowels: Saying "rhythm" with prolonged vowel sounds can lead to mispronunciation. Tip: Keep the vowels short and crisp, particularly the "y" in the first syllable, to maintain clarity.
- Confusing "rhythm" with "rithem": Some learners might say "rithem", changing the vowel sound. Tip: Focus on the correct vowel sounds: the "y" should sound like /ɪ/, not like the "i" in "sit".