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ellipse
Definition:
(nou) a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪˈlɪps
Examples:
The circle is a special case of the ellipse.
The inertia circle is the eccentricity in the ellipse shaped orbit.
The park is an ellipse bounded by the Elliptical Road.
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Common mistakes of ellipse pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "e-LIP-se" instead of "e-LIPS". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, noted as /ɪˈlɪps/ in IPA.
- Vowel confusion: Many pronounce the first vowel as "e" in "bet", saying "e-lips" instead of the correct "i" as in "bit". Tip: Practice the initial sound by focusing on the "i" in "it", which is represented as /ɪ/.
- Silent letters: Some may mistakenly pronounce the "p" in "ellipse", resulting in "elips". Tip: Remember that the "p" is silent, so the correct pronunciation is /ɪˈlɪps/, with no "p" sound.
- Overemphasis on the last syllable: Learners might stress the last syllable, saying "elip-SEE" instead of "e-LIPS". Tip: Focus on the correct stress pattern, which emphasizes the second syllable, /ɪˈlɪps/.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some pronounce the second vowel as a long "e", saying "e-lip-se" instead of "e-lips". Tip: Ensure the second vowel is short, as in /ɪ/, for accurate pronunciation.