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exposure
Definition:
(nou) vulnerability to the elements; (nou) the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience (nou) the disclosure of something secret (nou) aspect resulting from the direction a building or window faces (nou) the state of being vulnerable or exposed (nou) the intensity of light falling on a photographic film or plate (nou) a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material (nou) the act of exposing film to light (nou) presentation to view in an open or public manner (nou) abandoning without shelter or protection (as by leaving as infant out in the open)
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪkˈspəʊʒə
Examples:
Indecent exposure refers to the act of being nude in public or partially nude.
The exposure to mercury is the problem.
This results in the exposure of the radiation.
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Common mistakes of exposure pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners mispronounce "exposure" with an incorrect vowel sound in the first syllable, saying /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/ instead of /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/ (US) or /ɪkˈspəʊʒə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "e" sounding like "ih" in "it."
- Missing syllable stress: A common mistake is not stressing the second syllable, leading to "exposure" sounding like /ɛkˈspoʊʒər/. The correct stress is /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/ (US) or /ɪkˈspəʊʒə/ (UK). Tip: Practice emphasizing the "spo" part more.
- Overpronouncing the "x": Some learners may overemphasize the "x" in "exposure," pronouncing it as /ɛkˈspoʊʒər/. The correct pronunciation is /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/ (US) or /ɪkˈspəʊʒə/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "x" soft and quick.
- Dropping the final "r": In American English, some speakers drop the final "r" sound, saying /ɪkˈspoʊʒə/. The correct pronunciation includes the "r": /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/ (US). Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "r" clearly at the end.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "exposure" with "expose," leading to mispronunciation. "Expose" is pronounced /ɪkˈspoʊz/, while "exposure" is /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/ (US) or /ɪkˈspəʊʒə/ (UK). Tip: Remember that "exposure" has a "zh" sound in the last syllable.