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assembly
Definition:
(nou) a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit (nou) the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery) (nou) a public facility to meet for open discussion (nou) a group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose (nou) a unit consisting of components that have been fitted together (nou) the social act of assembling
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈsembli
Examples:
The matching of the assembly information is a guide to assemble the puzzle.
The dilating catheter assembly is disposed within the guiding catheter assembly.
The assembly is dipped in epoxy.
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Common mistakes of assembly pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "as-ˈsem-bly" instead of the correct "ˈas-əm-bli". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Omitting the schwa sound: Some pronounce "assembly" as "as-sem-ble" without the schwa in the second syllable, leading to "as-ˈem-bly". Tip: Practice the schwa sound "ə" to ensure a smooth pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: A common mistake is to stress the last syllable, resulting in "as-sem-ˈbly". Tip: Focus on keeping the final syllable light and unstressed to sound more natural.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners might pronounce the first syllable as "æ" instead of "ə", saying "æ-sem-bly". Tip: Use the relaxed vowel sound "ə" for the first syllable to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the "a": Some may pronounce "assembly" with a hard "a" like "a" in "cat", leading to "a-sem-bly". Tip: Use the soft "a" sound "ə" to ensure clarity and correctness in pronunciation.