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neon
Definition:
(nou) a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts
Examples:
Marine organisms shimmer or glow with metallic and neon colours for various purposes.
Neon 22 is a stable isotope of neon.
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Common mistakes of neon pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "nee-ON". The correct pronunciation is "ˈniː.ɒn" in UK and "ˈniː.ɑn" in US, with stress on the first syllable. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "neon" with a short "e" sound, saying "ne-on". The correct vowel sound is a long "ee", as in "see". Tip: Practice saying "neon" with a prolonged "ee" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Mispronouncing the ending: A common error is to pronounce the "on" as "awn", leading to "nee-awn". The correct ending is "ɒn" in UK and "ɑn" in US. Tip: Focus on keeping the "on" sound crisp and clear.
- Overemphasizing the "n": Some learners might overemphasize the "n" sound, making it sound like "nee-yawn". The correct pronunciation is smooth without extra sounds: "ˈniː.ɒn" (UK) or "ˈniː.ɑn" (US). Tip: Keep the "n" sound light to maintain fluidity.
- Dropping the vowel: A frequent mistake is to say "n" followed by "on", sounding like "n-on". The correct pronunciation includes the vowel sound clearly: "ˈniː.ɒn" or "ˈniː.ɑn". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the full vowel to avoid confusion.