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acuity
Definition:
(nou) sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart) (nou) a quick and penetrating intelligence
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈkjuːəti
Examples:
The man's acuity surprised people.
The visual acuity is measured with an eye chart.
Complete loss of visual acuity is the common prognosis.
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Common mistakes of acuity pronunciation
- Vowel confusion: Many pronounce "acuity" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying "a-cue-ity" instead of the correct "əˈkjuː.ɪ.ti" (US) or "əˈkjuː.ɪ.ti" (UK). Tip: Focus on the schwa sound "ə" at the beginning.
- Stress misplacement: Some learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "AC-uity." The correct stress is on the second syllable: "əˈkjuː.ɪ.ti." Tip: Practice emphasizing the "kju" sound to get the stress right.
- Silent "c": A common mistake is pronouncing the "c" in "acuity" as a hard "k" sound, leading to "a-kew-ity." The correct pronunciation is "əˈkjuː.ɪ.ti." Tip: Remember that the "c" is part of the "kju" sound.
- Incorrect syllable count: Some may say "acuity" with three syllables, pronouncing it as "a-cue-it-y." The correct pronunciation has four syllables: "əˈkjuː.ɪ.ti." Tip: Break it down into "ə-kju-ɪ-ti" to clarify the syllable structure.
- Mispronouncing the "t": Learners might pronounce "acuity" with a softer "t," sounding like "əˈkjuː.ɪ.dɪ." The correct pronunciation has a clear "t": "əˈkjuː.ɪ.ti." Tip: Ensure the "t" is crisp and distinct in your speech.