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engine
Definition:
(nou) motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work (nou) something used to achieve a purpose (nou) a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks (nou) an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈendʒɪn
Examples:
The engine was in the centre of the vehicle.
The engine was located at the rear of the vehicle.
The engine held a quart of oil and had no oil filter.
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Common mistakes of engine pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "en-GINE" instead of the correct "EN-gin". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, as in /ˈɛn.dʒɪn/ (US) and /ˈɛn.dʒɪn/ (UK).
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the "e" in "engine" as a long vowel, saying "een-gin". This is incorrect. Tip: The "e" should be pronounced as a short vowel /ɛ/, similar to the "e" in "pen".
- Omitting the "g" sound: Learners sometimes drop the "g" sound, pronouncing it as "en-in". This alters the word completely. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "g" clearly as /dʒ/, as in "jump".
- Overemphasizing the "n": Some may overemphasize the "n" sound, saying "en-jin" instead of "en-gin". Tip: Keep the "n" sound soft and ensure the "g" follows smoothly, maintaining the flow of /ˈɛn.dʒɪn/.
- Incorrect final syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing the last syllable as "ine", leading to "en-gin-e". This is not correct. Tip: The last syllable should be a short "in" sound, pronounced as /ɪn/, not /iːn/.