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gas
Definition:
(nou) the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the sp (nou) a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely (nou) a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines (nou) a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal (nou) a pedal that controls the throttle valve (nou) a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes
Phonetic Transcription:
ɡæs
Examples:
Abby intentionally releases the gas into the air.
She intentionally releases the gas into the air.
The device is advantageous in low resistivity for the gas flow.
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Common mistakes of gas pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "gas" with a long vowel, sounding like "gays." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /ɡæs/ in US and /ɡɑːs/ in UK. Tip: Focus on a short "a" sound as in "cat."
- Ignoring the final "s": It's common to drop the "s" at the end, making it sound like "ga." This leads to confusion. The correct pronunciation includes the "s," pronounced as /s/. Tip: Always emphasize the final sound to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some may pronounce "gas" with an exaggerated "g," sounding like "gass." The correct articulation is softer, as in /ɡæs/ (US) or /ɡɑːs/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "g" subtle and smooth.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes mix "gas" with "guess," leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Gas" is pronounced /ɡæs/ (US) or /ɡɑːs/ (UK), while "guess" is /ɡɛs/. Tip: Practice saying both words in pairs to distinguish them.
- Mispronouncing the "a" sound: Some may say "gas" with a sound like "gah," which is incorrect. The correct "a" is pronounced as /æ/ in US and /ɑː/ in UK. Tip: Listen to native speakers to master the "a" sound in "gas."