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gauge
Definition:
(nou) a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc. (nou) accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared (nou) the distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train (nou) the thickness of wire (nou) diameter of a tube or gun barrel
Phonetic Transcription:
ɡeɪdʒ
Examples:
The gauge is then removed and measured with a caliper or micrometer.
This gauge measured the combustion efficiency of the engine.
The gauge is then removed and measured with the aid of a micrometer or caliper.
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Common mistakes of gauge pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "gauge" as /gædʒ/ instead of the correct /ɡeɪdʒ/. This mistake often happens due to confusion with similar words. Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound, as in "day."
- Ignoring the "g" sound: A common error is dropping the initial "g," leading to a pronunciation like /eɪdʒ/. This can make the word unrecognizable. Tip: Always start with a clear "g" sound, as in "go."
- Incorrect stress placement: Some might stress the second syllable, saying "gauge" as /gəʊdʒ/, which is incorrect. The primary stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Practice saying "gauge" with emphasis on the "g," as in /ˈɡeɪdʒ/.
- Confusing with "gauge" as a noun: When using "gauge" as a verb, some may incorrectly pronounce it with a different intonation. The noun and verb forms share the same pronunciation, /ɡeɪdʒ/. Tip: Remember that the meaning does not change the pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the final "e": Some learners may pronounce "gauge" as /ɡeɪdʒə/, adding an unnecessary vowel sound at the end. Tip: Keep the final sound crisp, ending with /dʒ/ without an extra "uh" sound.