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decimal
Definition:
(nou) a proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10 (nou) a number in the decimal system
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdesɪməl
Examples:
Scale is the number of digits to the right of the decimal point in a number.
The value is rounded to the number of decimal places in the uncertainty.
Underneath work out the digits of the decimal number.
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Common mistakes of decimal pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "de-ˈsi-mal". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl". Tip: Emphasize the "des" part when pronouncing "decimal".
- Vowel confusion: Some people pronounce the first syllable as "dee" instead of "des". This leads to "dee-ˈsi-mal". The correct pronunciation is "ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl". Tip: Practice saying "desk" to get the right vowel sound for "decimal".
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is to drop the middle syllable, saying "ˈdɛs.məl" instead of "ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl". Tip: Make sure to articulate all three syllables clearly when saying "decimal".
- Final sound mispronunciation: Some pronounce the last syllable as "mal" with a hard "l", leading to "ˈdɛs.ɪ.mal". The correct pronunciation is "ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl". Tip: Focus on softening the "l" sound at the end of "decimal".
- Regional variations: In some accents, "decimal" may sound different, like "ˈdɛs.ə.məl" in certain UK dialects. Tip: Listen to native speakers from different regions to familiarize yourself with these variations.