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capacity
Definition:
(nou) capability to perform or produce (nou) the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment (nou) the amount that can be contained (nou) the maximum production possible (nou) a specified function (nou) the amount of information (in bytes) that can be stored on a disk drive (nou) an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored (nou) the power to learn or retain knowledge; in law, the ability to understand the facts and significance of your behavior (nou) tolerance for alcohol
Phonetic Transcription:
kəˈpæsɪti
Examples:
The Jo Luo pay dowry according to the capacity and ability of the suitor.
Actuality is the condition of capacity.
Keep the excess capacity to the lowest.
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Common mistakes of capacity pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ca-ˈpac-i-ty". The correct stress is on the second syllable: "ca-ˈpæ-sɪ-ti" (US) or "kə-ˈpæs-ɪ-ti" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "pæ" or "pæs" sound.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may mispronounce the first vowel as "a" in "cat", leading to "ˈkæ-pə-si-ty". The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound "ə": "kə-ˈpæs-ɪ-ti" (UK). Tip: Practice saying the first syllable with a softer sound.
- Missing the final "i": Learners often drop the final "i" sound, saying "ca-ˈpac-t" instead of "ca-ˈpæ-sɪ-ti". This changes the word entirely. Tip: Always pronounce the "ti" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Overemphasizing the "a": Some speakers may overemphasize the "a" sound, resulting in "ˈkæ-pə-si-ty". The correct pronunciation is more subtle, with a reduced vowel sound in the first syllable. Tip: Focus on softening the "a" to sound like "ə".
- Mispronouncing "c" as "s": A common mistake is pronouncing "c" as "s", leading to "sə-ˈpæs-ɪ-ti". The correct sound is a hard "k": "kə-ˈpæs-ɪ-ti". Tip: Practice the "k" sound at the beginning to avoid confusion.