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analogy
Definition:
(nou) an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others (nou) drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect (nou) the religious belief that between creature and creator no similarity can be found so great but that the dissimilarity is always greater; any analogy between God and humans will always be inadequate
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈnælədʒi
Examples:
Similar analogy can be seen by the climatologist and the climate modelling.
That was the point of the analogy.
The analogy is not the basis for the belief.
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Common mistakes of analogy pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "a-ˈnal-o-gy." This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the third syllable: "ə-ˈnæl-ə-dʒi." Tip: Focus on emphasizing "nal" when pronouncing "analogy."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many mispronounce the first vowel as "a" instead of "ə," saying "an-alogy." The correct pronunciation starts with a schwa sound: "ə." Tip: Practice saying "uh-nal-uh-gee" to get the vowel sound right.
- Overemphasizing "g": Some speakers pronounce the "g" in "analogy" too harshly, sounding like "an-al-o-gee." The "g" should be softer, as in "dʒ." Tip: Keep the "g" light and smooth, blending it with the preceding vowel.
- Missing syllables: Learners sometimes drop the last syllable, saying "analogy" as "an-alog." This omits important sounds. The correct pronunciation includes all syllables: "ə-ˈnæl-ə-dʒi." Tip: Break the word into parts to ensure each syllable is pronounced clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "analogy" with "analogue," leading to mispronunciation. "Analogue" has different stress and vowel sounds. Tip: Review the differences: "analogy" is "ə-ˈnæl-ə-dʒi," while "analogue" is "ˈæn.ə.lɒg."