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perpendicular
Definition:
(nou) a straight line at right angles to another line (nou) a Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting (nou) a cord from which a metal weight is suspended pointing directly to the earth's center of gravity; used to determine the vertical from a given point (nou) an extremely steep face
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌpɜːpənˈdɪkjʊlə
Examples:
The axis of the lens is normally perpendicular to the film.
The nulls are in the axis perpendicular to the plane of the loop.
The planes of the bases are perpendicular to the fiber axis.
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Common mistakes of perpendicular pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "per-pen-ˈdic-ular". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "per-ˌpen-ˈdic-ular". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, emphasizing the third syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "perpendicular" with a short "i" sound, as in "per-pen-ˈdɪc-ular". The correct pronunciation includes a schwa sound in the second syllable: "per-ˌpen-ˈdɪk-jə-lər". Tip: Focus on the unstressed syllable to maintain the correct vowel sound.
- Mispronouncing "d": A common mistake is to soften the "d" in "perpendicular", saying "per-pen-ˈsɪc-ular". The "d" should be clear: "per-ˌpen-ˈdɪk-ular". Tip: Isolate the "d" sound and practice it in different contexts.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some speakers may overly stress the first syllable, saying "ˈPER-pen-dicular". The first syllable should be less stressed than the others. Tip: Use a metronome or tap your foot to keep a steady rhythm while pronouncing each syllable.
- Incorrect vowel in the last syllable: Learners may say "per-pen-ˈdic-ular" with an "a" sound in the final syllable. The correct pronunciation is "per-ˌpen-ˈdɪk-jə-lər". Tip: Listen to native speakers and repeat the final syllable to master the correct sound.