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sergeant
Definition:
(nou) any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal (nou) a lawman with the rank of sergeant (nou) an English barrister of the highest rank
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɑːdʒənt
Examples:
He reached the rank of sergeant in the army.
Kingsley was a sergeant in the army at the time of the production.
At the rank of sergeant, Kinney was mustered out of the army in 1873.
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Common mistakes of sergeant pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "SERgeant" instead of the correct "sar" in "sergeant" (ˈsɑr.dʒənt / ˈsɑː.dʒənt). Tip: Remember to emphasize the second syllable.
- Over-pronouncing the "g": Some pronounce "sergeant" with a hard "g" sound, as in "go," leading to "ser-gent." The correct pronunciation is with a soft "g" (ˈsɑr.dʒənt / ˈsɑː.dʒənt). Tip: Focus on the "j" sound instead of "g."
- Ignoring the silent "t": A common mistake is to pronounce the "t" in "sergeant," resulting in "sergeant" sounding like "sergeant." The "t" is silent (ˈsɑr.dʒənt / ˈsɑː.dʒənt). Tip: Practice saying the word without the "t" sound.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some learners use incorrect vowel sounds, saying "sergeant" with an "e" as in "bed." The correct vowel is a broad "a" (ˈsɑr.dʒənt / ˈsɑː.dʒənt). Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the right vowel pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the ending: People often say "sergeant" with a clear "ent" sound, as in "sent." The ending is softer and less distinct (ˈsɑr.dʒənt / ˈsɑː.dʒənt). Tip: Aim for a smoother, less emphasized ending.