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barometer
Definition:
(nou) an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Phonetic Transcription:
bəˈrɒmɪtə
Examples:
A 'barograph' is a recording aneroid barometer.
A barograph is a recording aneroid barometer.
The fourth channel is a barometer.
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Common mistakes of barometer pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ba-RO-meter" instead of the correct "ba-ˈrɒm-ɪ-tər" (UK) or "bə-ˈrɑː-mɪ-tər" (US). Tip: Always emphasize the third syllable for clarity.
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is pronouncing "barometer" as "baromter," dropping the middle syllable. The correct pronunciation is "bə-ˈrɒm-ɪ-tər" (UK) or "bə-ˈrɑː-mɪ-tər" (US). Tip: Break the word into syllables: "ba-ro-me-ter."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "bare" instead of "ba." The correct pronunciation is "bə" (schwa sound). Tip: Practice saying "bar" quickly followed by "ometer" to maintain the correct sound.
- Confusing "o" sounds: Learners often mispronounce the "o" in the second syllable, saying "bar-O-meter." The correct sound is "ɒ" (UK) or "ɑ" (US). Tip: Focus on the short vowel sound in the second syllable.
- Final "t" sound: Some people may soften or drop the final "t" in "barometer," leading to "baromeer." The correct pronunciation includes a clear "t" sound: "bə-ˈrɒm-ɪ-tər" (UK) or "bə-ˈrɑː-mɪ-tər" (US). Tip: Practice saying the full word slowly to emphasize the ending.