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surrender
Definition:
(nou) acceptance of despair (nou) a verbal act of admitting defeat (nou) the delivery of a principal into lawful custody (nou) the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)
Phonetic Transcription:
səˈrendə
Examples:
I've lost the war, and I'm trying to negotiate an acceptable surrender.
The Generals negotiated the terms of surrender in the Hotel de Wereld.
The following day the leaders at the GPO decided to negotiate surrender.
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Common mistakes of surrender pronunciation
- Dropping the final "r": Some learners may pronounce "surrender" as /səˈrɛn.də/ (UK) or /səˈrɛn.dɚ/ (US), omitting the final "r". Tip: Always articulate the "r" to maintain clarity in pronunciation.
- Misplacing stress: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying "surrender" as /səˈrɛn.dər/. Tip: Remember to place primary stress on the last syllable, pronounced as /səˈrɛn.dər/ (US) or /səˈrɛn.də/ (UK).
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "surrender" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying /sʌˈrɛn.dər/. Tip: Ensure the first syllable uses the schwa sound /ə/ for accuracy.
- Over-enunciating: Learners might overly emphasize each syllable, leading to a choppy pronunciation like "suh-ren-der". Tip: Aim for a smooth flow, blending the syllables naturally as /səˈrɛn.dər/ (US) or /səˈrɛn.də/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel length: Some people might pronounce "surrender" with a long "e" sound, saying /səˈriːn.dər/. Tip: Use a short "e" sound /ɛ/ for the second syllable instead of a long vowel.