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screen
Definition:
(nou) a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing (nou) a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight (nou) the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube (nou) a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something (nou) a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame (nou) the personnel of the film industry (nou) a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles (nou) a door that consists of a frame holding metallic or plastic netting; used to allow ventilation and to keep insects from entering a building through the open door (nou) partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
Phonetic Transcription:
skriːn
Examples:
The camera zooms into the screen until it engulfs the whole scene.
In 1956, the sitcom was adapted for big screen in the film.
In 1956, the sitcom was adapted for big screen in the film of the same name.
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Common mistakes of screen pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable in "screen" as /skriːn/. Tip: Remember that "screen" is a one-syllable word with primary stress on the initial sound: /skriːn/.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers pronounce "screen" with a heavy "r" sound, leading to /sɹiːn/. Tip: Ensure that the "r" is subtle and blends smoothly with the preceding sounds, maintaining clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "screen" with a short vowel sound, like /skɪn/. Tip: Use the long vowel sound /iː/ as in "see" to correctly articulate "screen": /skriːn/.
- Dropping the "s": Some may pronounce "screen" starting with a vowel sound, as in /kriːn/. Tip: Always include the initial "s" sound clearly to ensure proper pronunciation: /skriːn/.
- Adding an extra vowel: Some learners add an extra vowel, pronouncing it as /skirien/. Tip: Focus on the single syllable of "screen" and avoid inserting additional sounds, keeping it concise: /skriːn/.