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term
Definition:
(nou) a word or expression used for some particular thing (nou) a limited period of time (nou) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement (nou) any distinct quantity contained in a polynomial (nou) one of the substantive phrases in a logical proposition (nou) the end of gestation or point at which birth is imminent (nou) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome
Phonetic Transcription:
tɜːm
Examples:
Is the origin of the term at the end of the article serious
Kennedy is retiring at the end of the current term.
It is also the root word of the term eidetic memory.
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Common mistakes of term pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ter-M". The correct pronunciation is "ˈtɜrm" (US) and "ˈtɜːm" (UK), with stress on the first syllable. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "t" sound at the beginning.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "term" with a short "e" as in "bed". The correct vowel sound is a mid-central vowel, represented as "ɜ". Tip: Practice saying "her" to get the correct vowel sound for "term".
- Adding an extra vowel: Some may add an unnecessary vowel sound at the end, pronouncing it as "term-a". The correct pronunciation ends with "m", as in "ˈtɜrm" (US) and "ˈtɜːm" (UK). Tip: Make sure to close your lips firmly on the "m" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Learners might pronounce "term" with an exaggerated "r" sound, making it sound like "tarm". In both US and UK pronunciations, the "r" is subtle. Tip: Keep the "r" soft and blend it smoothly into the vowel sound.
- Mispronouncing the "t": Some might pronounce "term" with a softened "t", sounding like "d" as in "derm". The correct sound is a clear "t", as in "ˈtɜrm" (US) and "ˈtɜːm" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "top" to ensure a crisp "t" sound.