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liquid
Definition:
(nou) a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure (nou) the state in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow with little or no tendency to disperse and relatively high incompressibility (nou) fluid matter having no fixed shape but a fixed volume (nou) a frictionless continuant that is not a nasal consonant (especially `l' and `r')
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈlɪkwɪd
Examples:
The liquid flowed into the watering.
In the nucleosol, the liquid is water and the solvent is also water.
That's a telltale sign of liquid water.
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Common mistakes of liquid pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "liq-ˈwid" instead of the correct "ˈlɪk.wɪd". This can change the word's clarity. Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Saying "liquid" with a long "i" as in "like" (ˈlaɪk.wɪd) is common. The correct vowel sound in the first syllable is a short "i" as in "sit" (ˈlɪk.wɪd). Tip: Practice the short "i" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "q": Some speakers pronounce "liquid" with a strong "q" sound, making it sound like "liq-kwid". The "q" should blend smoothly into the "u". Tip: Focus on a softer transition between "q" and "u".
- Omitting the "u": It's common to hear "liq-id" instead of "liquid". The "u" is essential for the correct pronunciation. Tip: Make sure to include the "u" sound to maintain the word's integrity.
- Mixing up "liquid" and "liquor": Learners sometimes confuse these two words, pronouncing "liquid" as "ˈlɪk.ər". The correct pronunciation is "ˈlɪk.wɪd". Tip: Remember that "liquid" has two syllables while "liquor" has three.