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manganese
Definition:
(nou) a hard brittle grey polyvalent metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic; used in making steel; occurs in many minerals
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmæŋɡəniːz
Examples:
The manganese atoms are shown in yellow.
The soils have phosphates and manganese.
Both manganese and magnesium substitute in the structure.
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Common mistakes of manganese pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some people stress the wrong syllable, saying "mang-a-nees" instead of the correct "man-ga-nees" (/ˈmæŋɡəˌniːz/ in US, /ˈmæŋɡəˌniːz/ in UK). Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable "man".
- Vowel confusion: Mispronouncing the "a" in "manganese" as "ay" instead of the correct "ah" can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation is /ˈmæŋɡəˌniːz/. Tip: Practice saying "man" to get the vowel sound right.
- Overemphasizing "ne": Some learners put too much emphasis on the "ne" syllable, saying "man-ga-NEES". The correct pronunciation is /ˈmæŋɡəˌniːz/. Tip: Keep the "ne" light and quick.
- Incorrect ending: Pronouncing "manganese" with a hard "s" sound, like "manganess", is a common mistake. The correct pronunciation ends with a soft "z" sound, /ˈmæŋɡəˌniːz/. Tip: Remember that "ese" sounds like "ease".
- Missing syllable: Some may drop the second syllable, saying "mang-nees" instead of "manganese". The full pronunciation is /ˈmæŋɡəˌniːz/. Tip: Ensure to articulate all three syllables clearly.