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Emphasize 'com' with an open 'ah', /kɑːm/
End with 'date', pronouncing the long 'a', /deɪt/
placing stress on the wrong syllable (a-ccom-mo-date)
using short 'a' instead of open 'ah' (a-ccom-mo-date)
missing the schwa sound at the beginning (ac-com-mo-date)
Start with the schwa sound /ə/, with relaxed lips.
Emphasize 'com' with a short 'o', /kɒm/
End with 'date', with a long 'a', /deɪt/
placing stress on the wrong syllable (a-ccom-mo-date)
using 'ah' instead of short 'o' (a-ccom-mo-date)
missing the schwa sound at the beginning (ac-com-mo-date)
The root word 'accommod' requires double 'm' for correct spelling and pronunciation.
The stress is on the second syllable 'com'.
Yes, 'date' is pronounced with a long 'a', /deɪt/, in both American and British English.
To provide someone with a place to stay or to meet someone's needs.
/əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/
A place to stay
/əˈkɒməˌdeɪtɪŋ/
Willing to help
/əˈkɒməˌdeɪtɪd/
Past tense of accommodate
Different ending in 'accommodation', additional syllable 'tion'
Stress on 'co' in 'accommodating', different ending
Different tense and stress in 'accommodated'
Ensure the stress is placed on the correct syllable 'com' to avoid confusion.
Pay attention to the vowel sounds, especially the use of schwa /ə/.
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