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amorphous
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈmɔːfəs
Examples:
The amorphous state reflects less light than the crystalline one does.
An example of an amorphous membrane is the silica membrane.
The amorphous polymer are also excellent in processing.
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Common mistakes of amorphous pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "a-MOR-phous" instead of the correct "a-MOR-phous" (ˈæ.mɔːr.fəs in UK, ˈæ.mɔr.fəs in US). Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable to pronounce it correctly.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "amorphous" with an "o" sound similar to "o" in "hot," leading to "a-mor-fous." The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound in the final syllable (fəs). Tip: Practice using the schwa sound to improve clarity.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the middle syllable, resulting in "amorphus." This alters the word and can confuse listeners. The correct pronunciation is three syllables: "a-MOR-phous." Tip: Break the word into syllables while practicing.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners often pronounce the "o" in "amorphous" as a long vowel, leading to "a-mor-phous." This is incorrect; the vowel should be short (ˈæ.mɔr). Tip: Pay attention to vowel length to enhance your pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the "ph" sound: Some may mistakenly say "amorfous," treating "ph" as an "f" sound. The correct pronunciation includes a "f" sound but with the "ph" spelling. Tip: Remember that "ph" in English typically sounds like "f."