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longitude
Definition:
(nou) the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈlɒndʒɪtjuːd
Examples:
The order of the elements is the latitude, the longitude and the altitude.
It is the latitude and longitude of the gallery.
The longitude is in the range and the latitude is in the range.
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Common mistakes of longitude pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "lon-ˈgi-tude". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, "ˈlon", to pronounce "longitude" correctly in both US and UK English.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "o" as in "hot", leading to "ˈhɒn-gə-tude". Tip: Use the long "o" sound as in "go", pronounced "ˈlɒn", for accurate pronunciation.
- Omitting syllables: Some might say "lon-ˈtude", dropping the middle syllable. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all three syllables clearly: "lon-gi-tude", with equal clarity on each part.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "longitude" with "latitude", mispronouncing it as "ˈlæt-ɪ-tude". Tip: Focus on the "lon" in "longitude" and the "lat" in "latitude" to distinguish them effectively.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may say "lon-gi-ˈtood" instead of "lon-gi-ˈtjuːd". Tip: Remember that the ending sounds like "tude" in "attitude", not "tood", to maintain accuracy.