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chemical
Definition:
(nou) material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkemɪkəl
Examples:
Thy observed the chemical reaction.
The oxidizer is the other reactive one of the chemical reaction.
Can we get the chemical reaction for the creation of vinegar
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Common mistakes of chemical pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "che-MI-cal" instead of the correct "CHEM-i-cal" (ˈkɛmɪkəl in US, ˈkɛmɪkəl in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce the first vowel as "ee," resulting in "cheemical." The correct pronunciation has a short "e" sound as in "bed" (ˈkɛmɪkəl). Tip: Practice saying "kem" to get the right sound.
- Missing the schwa: A common mistake is omitting the schwa sound in the second syllable, leading to "chem-ical." The correct form includes the schwa, pronounced as "i" (ˈkɛmɪkəl). Tip: Focus on the unstressed syllable to hear the schwa clearly.
- Overemphasis on "cal": Some learners stress the last syllable too much, saying "chemi-CAL." The correct pronunciation keeps "cal" less emphasized (ˈkɛmɪkəl). Tip: Keep the last syllable soft and quick.
- Incorrect ending sound: A few may pronounce the ending as "cal" like "call," leading to "chem-i-call." The correct ending is a short "kəl" sound (ˈkɛmɪkəl). Tip: Practice with similar words to get comfortable with the ending sound.