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soldier
Definition:
(nou) an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army (nou) a wingless sterile ant or termite having a large head and powerful jaws adapted for defending the colony
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsəʊldʒə
Examples:
He was convoked as an army soldier.
The dauntless soldier was eventually killed.
The Doctor angrily berates the soldier for killing the creature.
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Common mistakes of soldier pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "soldier" as "sol-der" instead of the correct "ˈsoʊl.dʒər" (US) or "ˈsəʊl.dʒə" (UK). Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly to avoid breaking it into two syllables.
- Ignoring the "d" sound: A common error is dropping the "d" in "soldier," saying "sol-jer" instead of "ˈsoʊl.dʒər" (US) or "ˈsəʊl.dʒə" (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "d" to ensure clarity in pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "j" sound: Some may pronounce "soldier" with an exaggerated "j" sound, saying "sol-ji-er." The correct pronunciation is "ˈsoʊl.dʒər" (US) or "ˈsəʊl.dʒə" (UK). Tip: Keep the "j" soft and blend it with the preceding sounds.
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners might stress the second syllable, saying "sol-DIER" instead of "ˈsoʊl.dʒər" (US) or "ˈsəʊl.dʒə" (UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable to pronounce it correctly.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "soldier" with "solder," leading to mispronunciation. "Soldier" is pronounced "ˈsoʊl.dʒər" (US) or "ˈsəʊl.dʒə" (UK), while "solder" is "ˈsɒd.ər" (UK) or "ˈsɑː.dər" (US). Tip: Practice saying both words to distinguish their sounds clearly.