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patina
Definition:
(nou) a fine coating of oxide on the surface of a metal
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpætɪnə
Examples:
Copper will not rust and it weathers naturally to verdigris patina.
Most of the glass is framed by copper with a verdigris patina.
The copper has since acquired its characteristic green patina.
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Common mistakes of patina pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some people mispronounce "patina" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying /pəˈtiːnə/ instead of the correct /pəˈtiːnə/ (US) or /pəˈtɪnə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound in the UK variant.
- Stress misplacement: A common mistake is placing stress on the first syllable, saying "PAT-ina" instead of the correct /pəˈtiːnə/ (US) or /pəˈtɪnə/ (UK). Tip: Remember that the stress is on the second syllable.
- Omitting the final "a": Some speakers drop the final "a," pronouncing it as "patin" (/pəˈtiːn/) instead of "patina" (/pəˈtiːnə/). Tip: Always include the final "a" to maintain the word's integrity.
- Confusing with similar words: "Patina" is often confused with "patinae," leading to mispronunciation. "Patinae" is pronounced /pəˈtiːniː/ (US) or /pəˈtɪniː/ (UK). Tip: Pay attention to the ending to distinguish between the two.
- Mispronouncing the "t": Some people pronounce "patina" with a hard "t," saying /pæˈtiːnə/. The correct pronunciation is /pəˈtiːnə/ (US) or /pəˈtɪnə/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "t" soft to align with standard pronunciation.