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How to pronounce:
someone
Definition:
(nou) a human being
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsʌmwʌn
Examples:
A voyeur is someone who engages in voyeurism.
The miscreant who is vandalizing this article is someone who hates SOS.
A busybody is someone who meddles into the affairs of others.
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Common mistakes of someone pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "some-ONE" /sʌmˈoʊn/ (US) or /sʌmˈəʊn/ (UK). This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, "SOME" /sʌm/.
- Dropping the vowel sound: Some people omit the vowel sound in the first syllable, pronouncing it as "SMONE" /smoʊn/ (US) or /sməʊn/ (UK). This can lead to confusion. Tip: Make sure to clearly pronounce the "some" /sʌm/ part.
- Overemphasizing the "o": A common mistake is overemphasizing the "o" in "someone," resulting in a pronunciation like "some-OWN" /sʌmˈoʊn/. This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the correct vowel sound, keeping it subtle and smooth.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners use a different vowel sound in the first syllable, saying "SAMone" /sæmˈoʊn/. This changes the word entirely. Tip: Use the correct vowel sound /ʌ/ to ensure accurate pronunciation.
- Adding an extra syllable: Occasionally, speakers add an extra syllable, saying "some-ONE-eh" /sʌmˈoʊn.ə/. This is not standard. Tip: Stick to the two-syllable pronunciation, "SOME" /sʌm/ and "one" /wʌn/.