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agar
Definition:
(nou) any culture medium that uses agar as the gelling agent (nou) a colloidal extract of algae; used especially in culture media and as a gelling agent in foods
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Common mistakes of agar pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "a-GAR" instead of "AG-ar". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable with IPA /ˈæɡɑr/ in US and /ˈeɪɡɑː/ in UK.
- Vowel confusion: People often mispronounce the "a" in "agar" as "ah" instead of the correct "æ" or "eɪ". Tip: Focus on producing the short "a" sound, similar to "cat" in US English, /ˈæɡɑr/.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some might pronounce the "g" too harshly, making it sound like "g" in "go". Tip: Use a softer "g" sound, as in "give", to achieve the correct pronunciation /ˈæɡɑr/ in US.
- Ignoring the final "r": Learners sometimes drop the final "r", saying "aga" instead of "agar". Tip: Ensure to pronounce the final "r" clearly, especially in US English, where it is pronounced /ˈæɡɑr/.
- Mispronouncing the second syllable: Some say "agar" with a long "a" in the second syllable, as "a-GAR". Tip: Keep the second syllable short and relaxed, focusing on the correct IPA /ˈæɡɑr/ (US) or /ˈeɪɡɑː/ (UK).