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energy
Definition:
(nou) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs (nou) forceful exertion (nou) enterprising or ambitious drive (nou) an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing) (nou) a healthy capacity for vigorous activity (nou) any source of usable power (nou) the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈenədʒi
Examples:
The power plant produced energy and calorific power.
Freud defined libido as the instinct energy or force.
She has the power of quintessence and absolute energy.
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Common mistakes of energy pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "e-'Ner-gy" instead of the correct "'En-er-gy." Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as shown in IPA: /ˈɛn.ər.dʒi/ (US) and /ˈɛn.ə.dʒi/ (UK).
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "ee" instead of the correct "e" as in "bed." This leads to saying "'EE-ner-gy." Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound, represented by /ɛ/, to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Omission of sounds: Learners sometimes drop the "r" sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "'En-e-gee." Tip: Ensure to articulate the "r" clearly, as in /ˈɛn.ər.dʒi/, to maintain the word's integrity.
- Final syllable mispronunciation: Some people pronounce the final syllable as "-gee" instead of the correct "-gy." This can lead to saying "'En-er-gee." Tip: Practice the "-dʒi" sound, focusing on the soft "g" to avoid this error.
- Incorrect syllable count: A common mistake is treating "energy" as a three-syllable word, saying "'En-er-gee." Tip: Remember that "energy" has only three syllables, and practice breaking it down: "'En-er-gy" with the correct stress and sounds.