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infinitesimal
Definition:
(nou) a variable that has zero as its limit
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtesɪməl
Examples:
The chances of this are infinitesimal.
The expression equals the infinitesimal.
The difference between the two is infinitesimal.
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Common mistakes of infinitesimal pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "in-fin-i-'tes-i-mal". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable, "in-fin-i-ˈtes-i-mal" (US) / "in-fin-i-ˈtɛs-ɪ-mal" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize "tes" when pronouncing "infinitesimal".
- Vowel mispronunciation: Some people mispronounce the "e" in "tes" as "ee", resulting in "in-fin-i-'teh-si-mal". The correct pronunciation has a short "e" sound, as in "bed": "in-fin-i-ˈtes-i-mal" (US) / "in-fin-i-ˈtɛs-ɪ-mal" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "bed" to get the right vowel sound.
- Final syllable confusion: Learners often pronounce the final syllable as "mal" with a long "a" sound, saying "in-fin-i-tes-i-'mayl". The correct pronunciation is a short "a" sound, "mal": "in-fin-i-ˈtes-i-mal" (US) / "in-fin-i-ˈtɛs-ɪ-mal" (UK). Tip: Focus on a quick "mal" to avoid elongating the sound.
- Overemphasis on syllables: Some speakers overemphasize the "i" in "infinitesimal", saying "in-fin-i-tes-i-mal" with equal weight on all syllables. The correct rhythm has a lighter touch on the unstressed syllables, especially the second "i". Tip: Practice saying the word smoothly, allowing the stressed syllable to stand out.
- Incorrect vowel in the second syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing the second syllable as "fin" with a long "i", leading to "in-'fin-i-tes-i-mal". The correct pronunciation has a short "i": "in-fin-i-ˈtes-i-mal" (US) / "in-fin-i-ˈtɛs-ɪ-mal" (UK). Tip: Use the short "i" sound as in "sit" for clarity.