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tournament

Definition:

(nou) a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner (nou) a series of jousts between knights contesting for a prize

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈtɔːnəmənt

Examples:

Is this the first golf tournament of the season

The highlight of the convention is a tournament played by the attendees.

The picture is of the Olympic hockey tournament at the 1998 Games.

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Common mistakes of tournament pronunciation

Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "tour-ˈna-ment". However, the correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈtʊər.nə.mənt" (UK) / "ˈtɔrnə.mənt" (US). Tip: Focus on the first syllable when practicing.
Overemphasizing vowels: Many pronounce "tournament" with overly pronounced vowels, leading to "tʊər-ˈnæ-ment". The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound in the second syllable: "ˈtʊər.nə.mənt". Tip: Keep the second syllable softer and quicker.
Omitting syllables: Some speakers drop the second syllable, saying "ˈtʊrnə.mənt". This omission alters the word's structure. The correct pronunciation includes all syllables: "ˈtʊər.nə.mənt" (UK) / "ˈtɔrnə.mənt" (US). Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly.
Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "tournament" with "tornament" or "tormant". These variations are incorrect. The accurate form is "ˈtʊər.nə.mənt" (UK) / "ˈtɔrnə.mənt" (US). Tip: Listen to native speakers for clarity.
Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first vowel as "o", saying "ˈtɔrnə.mənt". The correct sound is "ʊ", as in "foot": "ˈtʊər.nə.mənt" (UK) / "ˈtɔrnə.mənt" (US). Tip: Practice the initial sound by comparing it to "book".

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "tournament" in American English?

In American English, "tournament" is pronounced as /ˈtʊrnəmənt/. The stress is on the first syllable, "tourn," and the second syllable has a schwa sound, pronounced like "uh."

Is there a difference in the pronunciation of "tournament" between British and American English?

Yes, in British English, "tournament" is pronounced as /ˈtɔːnəmənt/, with the first syllable sounding like "torn." The stress remains on the first syllable, while the second syllable also has a schwa sound.

What is the syllable breakdown for the word "tournament"?

The word "tournament" has three syllables: "tour," "na," and "ment." It is broken down as /ˈtʊr/ - /nə/ - /mənt/ in American English.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "tournament"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress or pronouncing it as "tourn-a-ment" instead of "tourn-uh-ment." Remember that the second syllable is a schwa, which should sound soft and quick.