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ambience
Definition:
(nou) a particular environment or surrounding influence (nou) the atmosphere of an environment
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈæmbiəns
Examples:
The darkness adds to the ambience.
The remainder of the piece is dark ambience.
Even the walls at the inner ambience are colored.
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Common mistakes of ambience pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "am-BI-ence" /æmˈbiː.əns/. The correct stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "am" in "ambience".
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "ambience" with a short "i" sound, saying "am-bin-ence" /æmˈbɪ.əns/. This is incorrect. The "i" should be a long "ee" sound. Tip: Focus on the "ee" sound in the middle of "ambience".
- Silent letters: A common mistake is to pronounce the "e" at the end, resulting in "ambience-e" /æmˈbiː.əns-e/. The "e" is silent in English. Tip: Avoid adding any sound to the final "e" in "ambience".
- Mispronouncing the "n": Some speakers may confuse the "n" sound, saying "am-bee-ance" /æmˈbiː.əns/. The "n" should be pronounced clearly. Tip: Ensure the "n" is distinct and connected to the preceding syllable in "ambience".
- Regional variations: In some areas, "ambience" may be pronounced with a different vowel sound, leading to "am-bee-ence" /æmˈbiː.əns/. While this is less common, it's important to be aware of it. Tip: Stick to the standard pronunciation to ensure clarity.