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model
Definition:
(nou) a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process (nou) a type of product (nou) a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor (nou) representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale) (nou) something to be imitated (nou) someone worthy of imitation (nou) a representative form or pattern (nou) a woman who wears clothes to display fashions (nou) the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmɒdəl
Examples:
The 1977 model was monochromatic by design.
The design of the model was based on a study of aerodynamics.
Examples include the bond fluctuation model.
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Common mistakes of model pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "mo-DEL" instead of the correct "MOD-el" (/ˈmɒd.əl/ in UK, /ˈmɑː.dəl/ in US). Tip: Focus on placing primary stress on the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: People often mispronounce the "o" in "model" as a long vowel, resulting in "moh-del." The correct sound is a short "o" (/ɒ/ in UK, /ɑː/ in US). Tip: Practice saying "hot" to get the right vowel sound.
- Missing the schwa: Some speakers omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "modl." The correct pronunciation includes the schwa, making it "mod-el" (/ˈmɒd.əl/ in UK, /ˈmɑː.dəl/ in US). Tip: Remember that the schwa is often present in unstressed syllables.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Learners may overly stress the "d" in "model," saying "mo-DAL." The correct pronunciation should keep the "d" subtle. Tip: Practice saying "middle" to maintain a softer "d" sound.
- Incorrect ending sound: Some mistakenly pronounce "model" with a hard "l," sounding like "mod-el" with a clear "l" sound. The correct pronunciation has a lighter "l" (/əl/). Tip: Try saying "bottle" to help soften the "l" at the end.