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diameter
Definition:
(nou) the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference (nou) a straight line connecting the center of a circle with two points on its perimeter (or the center of a sphere with two points on its surface)
Phonetic Transcription:
daɪˈæmɪtə
Examples:
Inside diameter is the diameter of the addendum circle of an internal gear.
In a bevel gear it is the diameter of the crown circle.
The height to the oculus and the diameter of the interior circle are the same,.
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Common mistakes of diameter pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "di-ˈameter" instead of the correct "ˈdiameter". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, "ˈdia-".
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some pronounce "diameter" with a short "i" as in "sit", saying "dɪ-ˈameter". The correct pronunciation uses a long "i" sound as in "my". Tip: Focus on the "ia" sound, pronounced as "ai" in "diameter".
- Omitting the second syllable: A common mistake is to say "diamter" without the middle syllable. This alters the word's clarity. Tip: Practice saying each syllable distinctly: "di-am-e-ter".
- Confusing the "t" sound: Some speakers pronounce the "t" in "diameter" as a "d", resulting in "di-ameder". This is incorrect. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "t" clearly as /t/ in "diameter".
- Incorrect final syllable pronunciation: Some learners pronounce the last syllable as "ter" with a schwa sound, leading to "di-am-i-ˈtə". The proper pronunciation is "ter" as in "her". Tip: Emphasize the "ter" with a clearer "er" sound, "ˈdiameter".