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student

Definition:

(nou) a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution (nou) a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈstjuːdnt

Examples:

He is a waggish student in the class.

In college, I was a student of Ecology, Ethology, and Evolution.

Saucy is a college student with aspirations of epic proportions.

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Common mistakes of student pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "stu-DENT" instead of "STU-dent". Tip: Remember that in "student", the primary stress is on the first syllable, marked as ˈstuː.dənt.
Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "student" with a short "u" sound, like "stuh-dent". Tip: The correct pronunciation has a long "u" sound, as in ˈstuː.dənt, which rhymes with "food".
Overemphasizing the "t": Some may pronounce "student" with an exaggerated "t" sound, making it sound like "stew-dent". Tip: Keep the "t" softer, ensuring it blends smoothly into the syllables, as in ˈstuː.dənt.
Omitting the "d" sound: Occasionally, learners might drop the "d" and say "stu-ent". Tip: Ensure to pronounce the "d" clearly, as it is essential for the word's integrity, resulting in ˈstuː.dənt.
Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "student" with "studied" or "study", mispronouncing it as "stuh-dent". Tip: Focus on the distinct pronunciation of "student" with the long "u" sound and the correct stress pattern, ˈstuː.dənt.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "student" in American English?

In American English, "student" is pronounced as /ˈstuː.dənt/. The stress is on the first syllable, making it sound like "STOO-dent."

What is the British pronunciation of "student"?

In British English, "student" is pronounced the same way, /ˈstjuː.dənt/, with the primary stress still on the first syllable. The difference lies in the vowel sound of the first syllable, where the "u" sounds more like "yoo."

Does "student" have a schwa sound?

Yes, in "student," the second syllable contains a schwa sound represented by "ə." This makes the pronunciation smoother and quicker, especially in casual speech, as it softens the "d" sound.

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "student"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress or pronouncing it as "STU-dent" instead of "STU-dənt." Remember to emphasize the first syllable and use the schwa in the second syllable for correct pronunciation.