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number
Definition:
(nou) the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals (nou) a concept of quantity involving zero and units (nou) a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program (nou) the number is used in calling a particular telephone (nou) a symbol used to represent a number (nou) one of a series published periodically (nou) a select company of people (nou) a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification (nou) a clothing measurement (nou) the grammatical category for the forms of nouns and pronouns and verbs that are used depending on the number of entities involved (singular or dual or plural) (nou) an item of merchandise offered for sale
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈnʌmbə
Examples:
The pentad was a Pythagorean term for the number five.
The number of SRAMs depended on the amount of cache.
The reverse of number four is the actually the same.
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Common mistakes of number pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "num-ber" (ˈnʌm.bər). In both US and UK English, the primary stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Focus on saying "NUM-ber" to emphasize the correct syllable.
- Dropping the "b": A common mistake is omitting the "b" sound, pronouncing it as "numm-er" (ˈnʌm.ər). This can confuse listeners. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "b" clearly to maintain clarity.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "number" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying "num-ber" with a long "u" (ˈnuːm.bər). The correct sound is a short "u" as in "cup." Tip: Practice saying "numb" to get the vowel right.
- Overemphasizing the "er": Learners might stress the "er" too much, leading to "num-BER" (ˈnʌm.bər) instead of the correct pronunciation. Tip: Keep the "er" softer and less stressed for natural speech.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some people pronounce "number" with an extra syllable, saying "num-ber-er" (ˈnʌm.bər.ər). This is incorrect as it adds an unnecessary sound. Tip: Remember that "number" has only two syllables, not three.