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salutatorian
Definition:
(nou) a graduating student with the second highest academic rank; may deliver the opening address at graduation exercises
Examples:
He graduated a salutatorian in 1969.
He graduated as class salutatorian in 1941.
He graduated in 1956 as the class salutatorian.
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Common mistakes of salutatorian pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "salutatorian" [ˌsæluːˈteɪtɔːriən]. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the fourth syllable, "tor".
- Overemphasizing vowels: People often pronounce the vowels too strongly, leading to "salutatorian" sounding overly long. Tip: Focus on a balanced pronunciation, especially in the unstressed syllables [səˌluːtəˈtɔːriən].
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might say "salutatorian" with an incorrect "u" sound, using "ʌ" instead of "uː". Tip: Use the long "u" sound as in "blue" [səˌluːtəˈtɔːriən].
- Ignoring the "t": A common mistake is to drop the "t" sound, leading to "salutatorian" sounding like "salutorian". Tip: Clearly articulate the "t" to maintain clarity in pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may mispronounce the ending, saying "salutatorian" with a short "i" sound, leading to confusion. Tip: Ensure the final syllable is pronounced with a clear "ən" sound [səˌluːtəˈtɔːriən].