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encyclopedia
Definition:
(nou) a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪə
Examples:
The initial data aside, the encyclopedia shows that the steps are parsimonious.
Hopefully the article will remain on the encyclopedia indefinitely.
It shows serious commitment to the article and the encyclopedia.
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Common mistakes of encyclopedia pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "en-cy-ˌclo-ˈpe-di-a". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "en-cy-ˌclo-ˈpe-di-a". Tip: Focus on the "pe" syllable to ensure proper emphasis.
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is to drop the "cy" sound, pronouncing it as "en-ˌclo-ˈpe-di-a". This alters the word and makes it unrecognizable. Tip: Pronounce each syllable clearly: "en-cy-clo-pe-di-a".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "encyclopedia" with a short "e" sound, like "in-cy-clo-ˈpe-di-a". The correct sound is a long "e" as in "en". Tip: Practice saying "en" as in "end" to get the right vowel sound.
- Confusing "c" sounds: Learners may pronounce the "c" in "encyclopedia" as a hard "k" sound, resulting in "en-ˌky-ˈlo-ˈpe-di-a". The correct pronunciation uses a soft "s" sound. Tip: Remember to say "cy" as "sigh".
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some people say "encyclopea" by dropping the last "di-a", creating confusion. The correct ending is "di-a". Tip: Always finish with "di-a" to complete the word correctly.