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missile
Definition:
(nou) a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control (nou) a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmɪsaɪl
Examples:
The rocket would only ignite once the missile was free of the launcher.
The guidance computer and the missile tracker are located in the missile.
The missile fins steer and stabilize the missile in flight.
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Common mistakes of missile pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable as in "mis-SILE". The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈmɪs.əl/ (US) and /ˈmɪs.aɪl/ (UK). Tip: Focus on saying "MISS-uhl" for US or "MISS-ile" for UK.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some people pronounce "missile" with a long "i" sound, as in "miss-ILE". However, in US English, the vowel is a short "i" /ˈmɪs.əl/. Tip: Practice saying "MISS-uhl" to reinforce the correct vowel sound.
- Silent letters: A common mistake is to pronounce the "t" in "missile". In both US and UK pronunciations, the "t" is silent. The correct pronunciation is /ˈmɪs.əl/ (US) and /ˈmɪs.aɪl/ (UK). Tip: Remember that the "t" is not pronounced at all.
- Syllable count: Some learners mistakenly say "miss-ILE" as a two-syllable word. In US English, it has three syllables: /ˈmɪs.əl/. In UK English, it has two syllables: /ˈmɪs.aɪl/. Tip: Break it down into "MISS-uhl" for US or "MISS-ile" for UK to count the syllables correctly.
- Overemphasis on the second syllable: People often place too much emphasis on the second syllable, making it sound like "mis-sile". The correct pronunciation emphasizes the first syllable: /ˈmɪs.əl/ (US) and /ˈmɪs.aɪl/ (UK). Tip: Keep the first syllable strong and the rest softer.