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time
Definition:
(nou) an instance or single occasion for some event (nou) a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something (nou) an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities) (nou) a suitable moment (nou) the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past (nou) a person's experience on a particular occasion (nou) a reading of a point in time as given by a clock (nou) the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event (nou) rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration (nou) the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned
Phonetic Transcription:
taɪm
Examples:
The future is the time after the present.
The hourly time signal causes the watch to beep every hour on the hour.
The position of the shadow marked the hour in local time.
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Common mistakes of time pronunciation
- Vowel confusion: Some learners pronounce "time" with a short vowel sound, like /tɪm/, instead of the correct long vowel /aɪ/. Tip: Focus on elongating the "i" sound to sound like "eye."
- Stress placement: Misplacing stress can lead to confusion. "Time" is a single-syllable word with primary stress on the "t" /taɪm/. Tip: Practice saying "time" clearly and emphasize the initial sound.
- Final sound omission: Some speakers may drop the final "m" sound, pronouncing "time" as /taɪ/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "m" clearly to complete the word, making it sound fuller.
- Overemphasis on "t": Learners sometimes overemphasize the "t" sound, creating a harsh pronunciation, like /tʰaɪm/. Tip: Keep the "t" crisp but not overly strong, allowing the vowel to flow smoothly.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may pronounce "time" with a vowel that is too short, sounding like /tɛm/. Tip: Remember that the "i" in "time" is a diphthong, so it should glide from /aɪ/ to /m/ smoothly.