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atmosphere
Definition:
(nou) a particular environment or surrounding influence (nou) a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade (nou) the mass of air surrounding the Earth (nou) the weather or climate at some place (nou) the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body (nou) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈætməsfɪə
Examples:
The scrubbed air is discharged to the atmosphere.
Carbon dioxide is the dominant gas in the atmosphere.
Carbon monoxide is preferred as the gas for the plasma atmosphere.
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Common mistakes of atmosphere pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "at-MO-sphere" instead of "AT-mos-phere" (/ˈæt.mə.sfɪr/ in US, /ˈæt.mə.sfɪə/ in UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Some pronounce the first syllable as "at" (/æt/) instead of the correct sound, which can sound like "aht." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Practice the short "a" sound, as in "cat."
- Ending sound: A common mistake is to omit the final "sphere" sound, leading to "atmosph" instead of "atmosphere" (/sfɪr/ in US, /sfɪə/ in UK). Tip: Ensure to clearly articulate the ending.
- Syllable count: Some learners mistakenly treat "atmosphere" as a two-syllable word, saying "at-mos" instead of the correct three syllables. Tip: Break it down into "AT-mos-phere" to reinforce the correct syllable count.
- Linking sounds: When speaking quickly, some may slur "atmosphere" into a single sound, making it hard to distinguish. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to maintain clarity between syllables.