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length
Definition:
(nou) the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place (nou) continuance in time (nou) the property of being the extent of something from beginning to end (nou) size of the gap between two places (nou) a section of something that is long and narrow
Phonetic Transcription:
leŋθ
Examples:
The list is ridiculously long in length.
The length of the altitude is the distance between the base and the vertex.
The length of submarine cable is and the total length of overhead lines is.
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Common mistakes of length pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners mispronounce "length" as /lɛŋkθ/ instead of the correct pronunciation /lɛŋθ/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the "ng" sound, ensuring it is nasal and not followed by a hard "k".
- Missing final sound: A common mistake is omitting the final "th" sound, pronouncing "length" as /lɛŋ/ rather than /lɛŋθ/. Tip: Practice emphasizing the "th" by placing your tongue between your teeth when saying it.
- Overemphasizing the "h": Some speakers mistakenly add an "h" sound, saying "length" as /hlɛŋθ/. This is incorrect in both US and UK variants. Tip: Ensure that the "h" is silent, focusing on the "l" and "ng" sounds.
- Misplacing stress: Learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "length" as /ˈlɛŋθ/ instead of the correct stress pattern, which is also /ˈlɛŋθ/. Tip: Remember that "length" is a single syllable word; keep the emphasis on the first sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "length" with "lengths," leading to the wrong pronunciation. "Lengths" has an added "s" sound at the end, pronounced as /lɛŋkθs/. Tip: Practice saying both words in sentences to distinguish their sounds clearly.