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ammonia
Definition:
(nou) a water solution of ammonia (nou) a pungent gas compounded of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3)
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈməʊniə
Examples:
Nitrogen in the form of ammonia is the source of nitrogen for all aa.
Remove substantially all of the ammonia contained in the gas.
The enzyme uses the ammonia group from the glutamine side chain.
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Common mistakes of ammonia pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "a-MO-nia" /əˈmoʊ.ni.ə/ (US) or /əˈməʊ.ni.ə/ (UK). Tip: Remember to stress the second syllable: "ammonia" is pronounced /əˈmoʊ.ni.ə/ (US) or /əˈməʊ.ni.ə/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the first vowel, saying "ah" instead of "uh". This leads to "ah-monia". Tip: Focus on the initial "a" as /ə/, which sounds like "uh" in "ammonia".
- Overemphasizing the "m": Some may pronounce it as "am-MON-ia", stressing the "m" too much. Tip: Ensure that the "m" is pronounced clearly but not overly stressed; the correct pronunciation is /əˈmoʊ.ni.ə/ (US) or /əˈməʊ.ni.ə/ (UK).
- Omitting the final "a": A frequent error is dropping the final sound, resulting in "ammoni". Tip: Always include the last syllable, pronouncing it fully as "ammonia" /əˈmoʊ.ni.ə/ (US) or /əˈməʊ.ni.ə/ (UK).
- Confusing with similar words: Some might confuse "ammonia" with "ammonium", leading to incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Remember that "ammonia" has three syllables, while "ammonium" has four; keep them distinct in your speech.