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oxygen
Definition:
(nou) a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɒksɪdʒən
Examples:
The oxygen in the air enters the lungs.
The fusion of helium formed an inert core of carbon and oxygen.
One form is the lowering of the amount of oxygen in the air.
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Common mistakes of oxygen pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many people place the stress on the second syllable, saying "ox-ˈygen". The correct pronunciation is "ˈɒksɪdʒən" (UK) and "ˈɑːksɪdʒən" (US), with the stress on the first syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "ox" sound.
- Mispronouncing the "g" sound: Some pronounce "oxygen" with a hard "g" sound, saying "ox-i-ˈgen". The correct pronunciation includes a "j" sound, as in "ˈɒksɪdʒən" (UK) and "ˈɑːksɪdʒən" (US). Tip: Think of "g" as sounding like "j" in this word.
- Omitting the "y" sound: A common mistake is to say "ox-gin" instead of "ox-y-gen". The "y" sound is essential in both variants, "ˈɒksɪdʒən" (UK) and "ˈɑːksɪdʒən" (US). Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "y" clearly between the syllables.
- Skipping the schwa: Some speakers do not pronounce the second syllable properly, leading to "ox-i-gen" instead of "ox-y-gen". The correct pronunciation includes a schwa sound, "ˈɒksɪdʒən" (UK) and "ˈɑːksɪdʒən" (US). Tip: Practice saying the "y" quickly to ensure you include the schwa.
- Confusing vowel sounds: People often mispronounce "oxygen" by using the wrong vowel sounds, like saying "ox-i-gin". The correct vowels are pronounced as "ˈɒksɪdʒən" (UK) and "ˈɑːksɪdʒən" (US). Tip: Focus on the short "i" in the second syllable to get it right.