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foci
Definition:
(nou) the concentration of attention or energy on something (nou) maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system (nou) maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea (nou) a central point or locus of an infection in an organism (nou) special emphasis attached to something (nou) a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges (nou) a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfəʊkəs
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Common mistakes of foci pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "fo-ˈsi" instead of the correct "ˈfoʊ.saɪ" (US) or "ˈfəʊ.saɪ" (UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Pronouncing "foci" with a short "o," like "ˈfɒ.si," is common. The correct pronunciation is "ˈfoʊ.saɪ" (US) or "ˈfəʊ.saɪ" (UK). Tip: Practice the long "o" sound to improve clarity.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some may say "fo" as a single syllable, "fo" instead of "fo-ci." This omits the important second part. Tip: Break it down into two distinct syllables: "fo" and "ci."
- Confusing with "focus": Learners sometimes pronounce "foci" like "focus," saying "ˈfoʊ.kəs." The correct form is "ˈfoʊ.saɪ" (US) or "ˈfəʊ.saɪ" (UK). Tip: Keep the meanings separate; "foci" refers to multiple points of focus.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Saying "foci" with a hard "k" sound, like "fo-kai," is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is "ˈfoʊ.saɪ" (US) or "ˈfəʊ.saɪ" (UK). Tip: Focus on the "s" sound in the second syllable for accuracy.