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microwave
Definition:
(nou) a short electromagnetic wave (longer than infrared but shorter than radio waves); used for radar and microwave ovens and for transmitting telephone, facsimile, video and data (nou) kitchen appliance that cooks food by passing an electromagnetic wave through it; heat results from the absorption of energy by the water molecules in the food
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmaɪkrəʊweɪv
Examples:
The inventor of the microwave oven had little interest in cooking.
The cooking time will vary, depending upon the power of the microwave oven.
He rewired the toaster oven and microwave.
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Common mistakes of microwave pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may stress the first syllable, saying "MICrowave" instead of the correct "miːˌkroʊˈweɪv" (US) or "maɪˌkrəʊˈweɪv" (UK). Tip: Focus on stressing the third syllable for clarity.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the "i" as "ih" instead of "ai" in "microwave". This leads to "mih-kro-wav" instead of the correct "miː-kroʊ-weɪv" (US) or "maɪ-krəʊ-weɪv" (UK). Tip: Practice the long "i" sound to improve accuracy.
- Omitting the final "e": Some people drop the final "e", pronouncing it as "microwav". However, the correct pronunciation includes the "e" sound, as in "miːˌkroʊˈweɪv" (US) or "maɪˌkrəʊˈweɪv" (UK). Tip: Always finish with the "e" sound to be understood.
- Incorrect syllable division: Some may mistakenly divide "microwave" into three syllables, saying "mi-cro-wav". The correct division is two syllables: "mi-cro-wave" (US) or "mi-cro-wav" (UK). Tip: Practice saying it as two distinct syllables to avoid confusion.
- Confusing with similar words: People sometimes confuse "microwave" with "micro" or "wave", leading to mispronunciation. The correct pronunciation is "miːˌkroʊˈweɪv" (US) or "maɪˌkrəʊˈweɪv" (UK). Tip: Familiarize yourself with the full word to avoid mixing it up.