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theatrical
Definition:
(nou) a performance of a play
Phonetic Transcription:
θɪˈætrɪkəl
Examples:
The theatrical performance of the film was poor.
These are the theatrical films in the franchise.
Actors are listed in the theatrical poster.
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Common mistakes of theatrical pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "the-ˈatrical". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "θiˈætrɪkəl". Tip: Practice emphasizing "ˈæ" to master the stress.
- Vowel confusion: Some people mispronounce the first vowel, saying "θeatrical" instead of "θiatrical". The initial sound should be a long "i" as in "see". Tip: Focus on the "i" sound to distinguish it clearly.
- Syllable reduction: A common mistake is omitting the middle syllable, saying "θatrical". The word has four syllables: "θi-ˈæ-trɪ-kəl". Tip: Break the word into syllables while practicing to ensure each part is pronounced.
- Final consonant blending: Learners sometimes blend the last syllable, pronouncing it as "θiˈætrikəl". The correct pronunciation has a clear "kəl" sound. Tip: Slow down and articulate the "kəl" at the end for clarity.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may pronounce it as "θiˈætrɪkəl" with a short "i". The vowel should be a short "i" sound, as in "it". Tip: Compare with words like "kit" to identify the correct vowel length.