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characteristics
Definition:
(nou) a prominent attribute or aspect of something (nou) a distinguishing quality (nou) the integer part (positive or negative) of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the characteristic is 2 (nou) any measurable property of a device measured under closely specified conditions
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk
Examples:
The operating characteristics are abysmal.
These are the characteristics of the dam and the reservoir.
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Common mistakes of characteristics pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "cha-ˌrac-ter-ˈis-tics". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "cha-ˌrac-ˈter-istics". Tip: Focus on stressing the "ter" to sound more natural.
- Missing syllable: Some people pronounce "characteristics" as "kar-ˈis-tics", omitting the "cha-". This makes the word sound incomplete. Tip: Remember to include all syllables for clarity: "cha-rac-ter-istics".
- Vowel confusion: The "a" in "characteristics" can be mispronounced as "ah" instead of the correct "æ" sound in US English. This leads to "chah-ˌrac-ter-ˈis-tics". Tip: Practice the "æ" sound as in "cat" for accuracy.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers overly stress the "r" in "characteristics", leading to "cha-ˈrac-ter-istics". This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "r" sound light and fluid to maintain a smooth flow.
- Mispronouncing the last syllable: It's common to hear "characteristics" pronounced as "characteris-ˈtics". The correct pronunciation includes all parts: "cha-rac-ter-ˈis-tics". Tip: Pay attention to the full ending to ensure you pronounce every syllable.