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teetotaler
Definition:
(nou) a total abstainer
Examples:
Adams was a teetotaler and ate little.
He was also a teetotaler and a vegetarian.
Nerman was a vegetarian and a strict teetotaler.
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Common mistakes of teetotaler pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "tee-ˈto-tler." Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable "ˈtee" to pronounce "teetotaler" correctly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may say "teetotaler" with a short "e," pronouncing it as "ˈtɪt-o-tler." Tip: Focus on the long "e" sound in the first syllable, which is pronounced as "ˈti."
- Omitting the second "t": A common mistake is dropping the second "t," leading to "tee-ˈto-lər." Tip: Make sure to pronounce both "t" sounds clearly as "teetotaler" with "ˈt" in both the first and second syllables.
- Overemphasizing the second syllable: Some speakers might overly stress the second syllable, saying "tee-to-ˈtal-er." Tip: Keep the second syllable light and unstressed to maintain the correct rhythm: "teetotaler" as "ˈtee-ˌto-tler."
- Mispronouncing the ending: A frequent error is saying "teetotaler" with "er" sounding like "ər," as in "ˈtiːtoʊtəl-ər." Tip: Pronounce the ending clearly as "tler," ensuring the "t" is crisp and distinct.