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particle
Definition:
(nou) a tiny piece of anything (nou) a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions (nou) a function word that can be used in English to form phrasal verbs
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpɑːtɪkəl
Examples:
Particle kinematics is the study of the kinematics of a single particle.
The emphatic particle can be added.
The negation particle precedes the predicate.
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Common mistakes of particle pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "par-ˈti-kəl". The correct pronunciation has primary stress on the first syllable: "ˈpɑr.tɪ.kəl" (US) and "ˈpɑː.tɪ.kəl" (UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable to emphasize it correctly.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some speakers mispronounce the first vowel, saying "pər-tɪ-kəl" instead of "ˈpɑr.tɪ.kəl" (US) or "ˈpɑː.tɪ.kəl" (UK). This can change the clarity of the word. Tip: Practice the "a" sound as in "car" for accuracy.
- Overemphasis on the "t": Learners might pronounce "particle" with an exaggerated "t" sound, leading to "par-tɪ-kəl". The correct pronunciation is smoother with a softer "t": "ˈpɑr.tɪ.kəl" (US) and "ˈpɑː.tɪ.kəl" (UK). Tip: Keep the "t" light and connected to the following vowel.
- Missing the schwa: Some people omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "par-tikəl" instead of "ˈpɑr.tɪ.kəl" (US) or "ˈpɑː.tɪ.kəl" (UK). This can make the word sound incomplete. Tip: Remember to include the unstressed schwa sound for a natural flow.
- Incorrect ending: A common mistake is pronouncing the ending as "kəl" instead of "kəl". This slight alteration can lead to confusion. The accurate pronunciation is "ˈpɑr.tɪ.kəl" (US) and "ˈpɑː.tɪ.kəl" (UK). Tip: Practice the ending gently to avoid harshness.