pronunciation form
[/prəˌnaʊnsiˈeɪʃən fɔːrm/]
nounpl: pronunciation forms
forma de pronúncia
1. The specific way in which a word or phrase is spoken, including stress, intonation, and articulation of sounds
The pronunciation form of 'tomato' differs between American and British English.
A forma de pronúncia de 'tomato' difere entre o inglês americano e o britânico.
2. A variant or alternative way of pronouncing a word
Both pronunciation forms of the word are acceptable in modern dictionaries.
Ambas as formas de pronúncia da palavra são aceitáveis nos dicionários modernos.
3. In linguistics, the phonetic representation or realization of a lexical item
The pronunciation form is indicated using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
A forma de pronúncia é indicada usando o Alfabeto Fonético Internacional.
This term is primarily used in educational, linguistic, and language-learning contexts. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in English language courses and phonetics classes. The concept is particularly important in language instruction, where teachers emphasize correct pronunciation forms to help learners achieve clarity and authenticity in their speech.
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