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How to pronounce:
ambient
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈæmbiənt
Examples:
The content of the show was mostly ambient.
As the rocket ascents, the ambient airpressure drops.
The absorption of water is affected by the ambient temperature.
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Common mistakes of ambient pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "am-BI-ent" instead of "AM-bient" (/ˈæm.bi.ənt/ in US and /ˈæm.bɪ.ənt/ in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the "a" as in "cat" (/æ/) rather than the correct "a" sound as in "man" (/æ/ or /ɑː/ depending on accent). Tip: Practice saying "man" to get the right vowel sound before saying "ambient".
- Overemphasis on the "b": It's common to overly stress the "b" in "ambient", leading to a pronunciation like "AM-bi-ent". This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "b" light to maintain a smooth flow between syllables.
- Mispronouncing the final "ent": Some might pronounce "ent" too sharply, like "ent" in "sent". The correct pronunciation is softer, as in "uhnt". Tip: Say "silent" and notice the softer ending to help with "ambient".
- Dropping the "a": Occasionally, speakers might skip the initial "a", saying "mbient" instead of "ambient". Tip: Focus on the "am" at the beginning to ensure you include the first syllable.