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In this lesson, we’ll focus on the pronunciation of the word record, which can sound different depending on whether it’s a noun or a verb.
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Introduction
Read the following sentences aloud. Pay attention to the word record. Do you notice a difference in pronunciation?
- He broke the world record twice.
- They record a new album every year.
record /ˈrek.ɔːd/ /ˈrek.ɚd/
(noun)
record /rɪˈkɔːd/
(verb)
Exercise 1
Read the sentences below. Decide if the word record is used as a verb or a noun. Then focus on the pronunciation and read the sentence aloud.
- The thermometer recorded a temperature of 40°C.
- The weather centre keeps a record of the weather.
- A person's medical records are confidential.
- Her childhood is recorded in the diaries of those years.
- Did you remember to record that programme for me?
- I won't fly with an airline that has a bad safety record.
- Participants were asked to record their activities in a weekly diary.
- The Beatles' first hit record was "Love Me Do".
- He ran the 100 metres in 9.79 seconds and smashed the world record.
- The band is back in the US recording their new album.
Exercise 2
Answer the questions, then put the underlined phrases above the pictures.
- Who do you think keeps a medical record of you?
- Have you ever listened to music on a vinyl record? Do you think the sound quality is better than on a CD, or is it about the vibe?
- What kind of world record would you like to try to smash?
- Do you use a diary, planner, or an app on your phone to record your activities?
- Would you like to watch how a band records music in a studio? Do you think it looks exciting, stressful, or boring?
- What’s the first music record (CD, vinyl, or digital album) you ever bought?
- Do you ever record voice notes or memos on your phone? What for?
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Exercise 3
Read the text and watch the clips to check if your pronunciation was correct.
A “I looked up the arrest records for Everest Jones. His burglary charge was for stealing drain cleaner, which contained sulfuric acid.”
C "Suspect is a Michael Lewis Foster.”
”Record is clean on this guy, no convictions except for...”
More clips are coming!