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satellite
Definition:
(nou) man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon (nou) a person who follows or serves another (nou) any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsætəlaɪt
Examples:
The moon is a satellite of the earth.
It is detectable by satellite anywhere in the world.
The satellite image of Rome is rather reductive.
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Common mistakes of satellite pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "sat-ˈel-ite" instead of the correct "ˈsat-ə-laɪt". Tip: Remember that "satellite" has primary stress on the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Mispronouncing the second syllable as "el" instead of "ə" can lead to errors. The correct pronunciation is "ˈsat-ə-laɪt". Tip: Practice saying the second syllable softly to get the schwa sound right.
- Ending sound: Some people pronounce the last syllable as "lit" instead of "laɪt". This changes the word to "sat-ə-ˈlit". Tip: Focus on the "laɪt" sound, which should rhyme with "light".
- Overemphasis on syllables: Learners may place equal stress on all syllables, saying "sat-el-lite". This is incorrect. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable and reduce the others to achieve the natural rhythm of "ˈsat-ə-laɪt".
- Dropping the "t": Some might say "sat-ə-lai" without the final "t", which alters the word. The correct form is "ˈsat-ə-laɪt". Tip: Always ensure to pronounce the "t" clearly at the end to maintain accuracy.