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binoculars
Definition:
(nou) an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes
Phonetic Transcription:
bɪˈnɒkjʊləz
Examples:
It is easily visible in the smallest of telescopes and also with binoculars.
The new company has developed a new range of binoculars and telescopes.
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Common mistakes of binoculars pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "bi-ˈnock-u-lars". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "bɪ-ˈnɒk-jə-lərz" (UK) and "bɪ-ˈnɑːk-jə-lərz" (US). Tip: Focus on the "nock" part to get the stress right.
- Omitting the second vowel: Some say "binoc-lars", dropping the "u". This leads to an incomplete pronunciation. The full form is "bɪ-ˈnɒk-jə-lərz" (UK) and "bɪ-ˈnɑːk-jə-lərz" (US). Tip: Remember to include the "u" sound when pronouncing.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "i" as "ee", resulting in "bee-noculars". The correct pronunciation has a short "i" sound: "bɪ-ˈnɒk-jə-lərz" (UK) and "bɪ-ˈnɑːk-jə-lərz" (US). Tip: Practice saying "bit" to get the short "i" sound.
- Blending syllables: Some people say "binoc-lars" as if it were one syllable. The correct pronunciation clearly separates the syllables: "bɪ-ˈnɒk-jə-lərz" (UK) and "bɪ-ˈnɑːk-jə-lərz" (US). Tip: Break it down into three parts for clarity.
- Mispronouncing the "c": A frequent error is saying "binoculars" with a hard "c", like "binoc-u-lars". The "c" should have a soft "k" sound. The correct pronunciation is "bɪ-ˈnɒk-jə-lərz" (UK) and "bɪ-ˈnɑːk-jə-lərz" (US). Tip: Think of "cat" for the "k" sound.