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magnetic
Phonetic Transcription:
mæɡˈnetɪk
Examples:
The presence of antimony improves the magnetic properties of silicon iron.
Rock magnetism is the study of the magnetic properties of rocks.
The 'neutron magnetic moment' is the magnetic moment of the neutron.
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Common mistakes of magnetic pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly, saying "mag-NET-ic" instead of "mag-NE-tic" (US: /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/, UK: /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, "NE".
- Vowel sound confusion: The "a" in "magnetic" can be mispronounced as "æ" (as in "cat") instead of the correct "æ" sound (US: /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/, UK: /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/). Tip: Focus on producing a clear "a" sound as in "man".
- Overemphasis on consonants: Some speakers emphasize the "t" too strongly, saying "mag-net-TIC" instead of the smoother "mag-NE-tic" (US: /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/, UK: /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/). Tip: Keep the "t" soft, blending it with the following vowel.
- Syllable reduction: Learners may omit the second syllable, pronouncing it as "MAG-nic" instead of "mag-NE-tic" (US: /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/, UK: /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/). Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some might pronounce the "e" in "magnetic" too short, saying "mag-net-ic" instead of the correct "mag-NE-tic" (US: /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/, UK: /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/). Tip: Lengthen the vowel in the stressed syllable for accurate pronunciation.