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teacher
Definition:
(nou) a person whose occupation is teaching (nou) a personified abstraction that teaches
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtiːtʃə
Examples:
He is the teacher of Mathematics in the school.
He was the most beloved teacher in the school.
He was a teacher of course the bassoon and also of the ensemble class.
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Common mistakes of teacher pronunciation
- Dropping the initial sound: Some learners may not pronounce the initial "t" sound clearly, resulting in "teacher" sounding like "eacher". Tip: Emphasize the "t" sound by placing your tongue against the roof of your mouth before releasing it.
- Misplacing stress: Incorrectly stressing the second syllable can lead to saying "teacher" as "te-ACH-er" instead of "TEA-cher" (ˈtiː.tʃər in US, ˈtɪː.tʃə in UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable to maintain proper stress.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "ea" in "teacher" like the "ea" in "bread", resulting in "tetcher". Tip: Make sure to use the long "ee" sound (iː) as in "see" to avoid this mistake.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Learners might add an unnecessary vowel sound, pronouncing it as "te-acher". Tip: Practice saying "teacher" quickly to help eliminate any extra sounds between syllables.
- Overemphasizing the "ch" sound: Some may say "teacher" with an exaggerated "ch" sound, making it sound like "tee-chur". Tip: Aim for a softer "ch" sound, ensuring it blends smoothly with the preceding vowel.