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heat
Definition:
(nou) a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature (nou) the presence of heat (nou) the sensation caused by heat energy (nou) the trait of being intensely emotional (nou) applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity (nou) a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race (nou) utility to warm a building
Phonetic Transcription:
hiːt
Examples:
The park is scientifically designed and perfect for the summer heat.
The pond would dry up in the heat of the summer.
The amount of heat exchanged with the hot reservoir is the sum of the two.
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Common mistakes of heat pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners mispronounce "heat" with a short vowel sound, saying /hɛt/ instead of the correct /hiːt/. Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel sound to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasis on the "h": A common mistake is overemphasizing the "h" sound, making it sound too harsh, as in /hɪt/. Tip: Keep the "h" soft but clear, blending it smoothly into the vowel.
- Misplacing stress: Some people mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "he-at" instead of the correct single syllable "heat" (/hiːt/). Tip: Remember that "heat" is a one-syllable word, so stress should be placed on the vowel sound.
- Adding an extra vowel: A frequent error involves adding an extra vowel sound, pronouncing it as "hee-at" (/hiːæt/). Tip: Practice saying "heat" quickly and smoothly to avoid inserting unnecessary sounds.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "heat" with "hit" (/hɪt/), leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sound difference; "heat" has a long "ee" sound, while "hit" has a short "i."