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theater
Definition:
(nou) a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented (nou) the art of writing and producing plays (nou) a region in which active military operations are in progress
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈθiːətə
Examples:
The name of the theater in the book and the movie is the Royal.
The source is a pamphlet distributed in the movie theater.
First in the Nickelodeon and later on in the Movie theater or cinema.
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Common mistakes of theater pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "the-'A-ter". This is incorrect. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈθiː.ə.tər/ (US), /ˈθɪə.tə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on saying "THEE-uh-ter".
- Vowel confusion: Many people pronounce "theater" with a short "i" sound, like "thit-er". This is incorrect. The first vowel should be pronounced as a long "ee" sound in US English. Tip: Practice saying "THEE-ter" to get the vowel right.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some may say "theater" as a single syllable, "thee-ter". This neglects the second syllable, leading to a misunderstanding. In both US and UK English, it's three syllables. Tip: Break it down: "THEE-uh-ter".
- Incorrect vowel sound in the second syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing the second syllable as "ay", saying "thee-'A-ter". This is incorrect. The second syllable should have a schwa sound /ə/. Tip: Say "THEE-uh-ter" to ensure the correct vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some learners may pronounce "theater" with a strong "t" sound, making it sound like "thee-ter". This can sound unnatural. In standard pronunciation, the "t" is softer. Tip: Aim for a smooth transition: "THEE-uh-ter".