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audio
Definition:
(nou) the audible part of a transmitted signal (nou) an audible acoustic wave frequency (nou) a recording of acoustic signals (nou) the sound elements of television
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɔːdiəʊ
Examples:
A spokesman accused O'Keefe of dubbing the audio on the videos.
The audio in the video slightly varies from the album version.
The audio soundtrack of the video was included as part of the cassette single.
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Common mistakes of audio pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners mistakenly place stress on the second syllable, saying "au-DIO." The correct pronunciation is ˈɔː.di.oʊ in UK and ˈɑː.di.oʊ in US, with stress on the first syllable. Tip: Practice saying "audio" slowly, emphasizing the first syllable.
- Pronouncing "a" incorrectly: Some might pronounce the "a" in "audio" as "ay," leading to "ay-dee-oh." The correct sound is an open back vowel, as in "aw" or "ah." Tip: Focus on saying "aw" to produce the right vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing "o": Learners often overemphasize the "o" at the end, making it sound like "audioh." In reality, the final "o" is a short sound, not prolonged. The IPA shows it as a schwa sound in connected speech. Tip: End the word lightly, without adding extra sounds.
- Dropping the "d" sound: Some speakers might drop the "d," pronouncing it as "auio." This omission alters the word's clarity and meaning. The "d" is essential for correct articulation. Tip: Practice saying "audio" with clear enunciation of each consonant.
- Confusing vowel sounds: It's common to confuse the "au" sound with "ow," leading to mispronunciations like "ow-dee-oh." The correct sound is a rounded vowel as in "saw." Tip: Listen to native speakers and mimic the rounded "aw" sound for better accuracy.