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superintendent
Definition:
(nou) a person who directs and manages an organization (nou) a caretaker for an apartment house; represents the owner as janitor and rent collector
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌsuːpərɪnˈtendənt
Examples:
Eric Fredrickson is the superintendent of the district.
He was hired as the superintendent of the construction.
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Common mistakes of superintendent pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "su-per-in-ˈten-dent". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "su-per-ˌin-ˈten-dent". Tip: Remember that the primary stress falls on "ten".
- Omitting syllables: Some may pronounce "superintendent" as "su-per-in-ten-dent", dropping the second "in". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Make sure to pronounce all syllables clearly: "su-per-ˌin-ˈten-dent".
- Overemphasizing vowels: A common mistake is overemphasizing the vowel sounds, leading to a drawn-out pronunciation like "su-per-in-ten-dent". This is incorrect. Tip: Keep vowels short and crisp, especially in unstressed syllables.
- Mispronouncing "in": Some might say "su-per-ˈin-ten-dent", stressing "in" too much. The correct pronunciation has "in" as a secondary stress: "su-per-ˌin-ˈten-dent". Tip: Focus on the primary stress on "ten" for clarity.
- Confusing "t" sounds: Learners may pronounce the "t" in "superintendent" as a softer sound, like "d". The correct pronunciation is a clear "t" sound: "su-per-ˌin-ˈten-dent". Tip: Ensure you articulate the "t" distinctly to avoid confusion.