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summary
Definition:
(nou) a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsʌməri
Examples:
The list of charges follows the brief summary of the victim's testimony.
The following is a brief summary of the key events in its tumultuous history.
It is a brief summary of Puerto Rican military servitude in the United States Military.
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Common mistakes of summary pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress on the second syllable, saying "sum-MA-ry" /səˈmɛr.i/. Tip: Remember the primary stress is on the first syllable: "SUM-mary" /ˈsʌm.ər.i/.
- Omitting the vowel sound: It's common to drop the unstressed vowel in the second syllable, saying "SUM-ry" /ˈsʌm.ri/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the full second syllable: "mary" /ˈmɛr.i/ to maintain clarity.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "summary" with "summery," leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Summery" /ˈsʌm.əri/ has a different vowel sound. Tip: Focus on the "a" sound in "summary" /ˈsʌm.ər.i/ to distinguish between them.
- Mispronouncing the final "y": Learners may pronounce the final "y" as a long "ee" sound, saying "summaree" /ˈsʌm.əriː/. Tip: Use a short "i" sound for the ending: "summary" /ˈsʌm.ər.i/.
- Ignoring regional variations: Some might use a UK pronunciation that differs slightly, such as "SUM-muh-ree" /ˈsʌm.əri/. Tip: Be aware of these differences and practice both US /ˈsʌm.ər.i/ and UK variations for versatility.