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barium
Definition:
(nou) a soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group; found in barite
Examples:
The barium coats and outlines the esophagus on the x ray.
Again, the solvent is evaporated off and the barium acetate crystallized.
Barium sulfate is reduced to barium sulfide by carbon.
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Common mistakes of barium pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "bari-UM". The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈbɛr.i.əm/ (US) and /ˈbeə.ri.əm/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is mispronouncing the first vowel sound as "a" in "bat". The correct sound is "e" as in "bed": /ˈbɛr.i.əm/ (US) and /ˈbeə.ri.əm/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "e" sound to avoid confusion.
- Missing the schwa: Some speakers omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, resulting in "bar-ium". The correct pronunciation includes the schwa: /ˈbɛr.i.əm/ (US) and /ˈbeə.ri.əm/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying the second syllable softly and quickly.
- Incorrect ending: Learners may pronounce the ending as "um" with a hard "u" sound, like "gum". The correct ending is a softer "əm": /ˈbɛr.i.əm/ (US) and /ˈbeə.ri.əm/ (UK). Tip: Use a relaxed mouth position when saying the ending.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some tend to overemphasize the "r" sound, making it sound harsh. The "r" should be pronounced smoothly: /ˈbɛr.i.əm/ (US) and /ˈbeə.ri.əm/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "r" light and fluid in pronunciation.