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oasis
Definition:
(nou) a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface) (nou) a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
Phonetic Transcription:
əʊˈeɪsɪs
Examples:
It is an oasis of goodness in a desert of cynicism and barbarism.
The plan is to extend the water way to the Kharga oasis.
This has had the effect of drastically reducing the level of water in the oasis.
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Common mistakes of oasis pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners say "oasis" with a short "a" sound, pronouncing it as "oˈæs.ɪs". In both US and UK pronunciations, it should have a long "a" sound, as in "oʊˈeɪ.sɪs". Tip: Focus on elongating the "a" sound to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Stress placement errors: Many people mistakenly place stress on the second syllable, saying "oˈeɪ.sɪs". The correct stress is on the second syllable in both US and UK versions: "oʊˈeɪ.sɪs". Tip: Practice emphasizing the "eɪ" sound to get the stress right.
- Mispronouncing the final "s": Some may pronounce "oasis" with a voiced "z" sound at the end, saying "oʊˈeɪ.sɪz". The correct pronunciation has an unvoiced "s" sound: "oʊˈeɪ.sɪs". Tip: Ensure the final sound is soft and unvoiced.
- Overemphasizing the "o": Learners sometimes stress the initial "o" too heavily, resulting in "ˈoʊ.eɪ.sɪs". The correct pronunciation maintains a lighter touch on the "o": "oʊˈeɪ.sɪs". Tip: Keep the initial vowel sound subtle to avoid overemphasis.
- Skipping the "a" sound: Some individuals may pronounce it as "oʊ.sɪs", omitting the "a" completely. This leads to a loss of clarity in the word. The correct pronunciation includes the "a": "oʊˈeɪ.sɪs". Tip: Make sure to include the "a" sound to maintain the integrity of the word.