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vernacular
Definition:
(nou) a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) (nou) the everyday speech of the people (as distinguished from literary language)
Phonetic Transcription:
vəˈnækjʊlə
Examples:
It is the largest indigenous vernacular of the Solomon Islands.
It should not be confused with the vernacular of the Islands of the Clyde.
Preemptive war is now in the common vernacular.
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Common mistakes of vernacular pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ver-ˈnac-ular". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ver-ˌnac-ˈu-lar" (US) and "və-ˈnæk-jʊ-lə" (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "nac" instead of the second syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners pronounce the "e" in "vernacular" as a long "e", leading to "ver-ˈnē-kə-lər". The correct pronunciation has a short "e" sound: "ver-ˌnac-ˈu-lar" (US) and "və-ˈnæk-jʊ-lə" (UK). Tip: Practice the short "e" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the last syllable, resulting in "ver-ˈnac" instead of "ver-ˌnac-ˈu-lar". This alters the meaning and clarity of the word. Tip: Always articulate each syllable clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Mispronouncing the "c": Some pronounce the "c" as a hard "k", saying "ver-ˈnak-yə-lar". The correct pronunciation has a "ch" sound: "ver-ˌnac-ˈu-lar" (US) and "və-ˈnæk-jʊ-lə" (UK). Tip: Pay attention to the soft "c" sound in this context.
- Incorrect vowel in the last syllable: Learners may say "ver-ˌnac-ˈyoo-lar", using a long "oo" sound. The last syllable should have a schwa sound: "ver-ˌnac-ˈu-lar" (US) and "və-ˈnæk-jʊ-lə" (UK). Tip: Practice the schwa sound to improve your pronunciation.