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physicist
Definition:
(nou) a scientist trained in physics
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfɪzɪsɪst
Examples:
The head of the project was the nuclear physicist Igor Kurchatov.
The physicist was criticized for his work.
She is the only physicist working in the field.
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Common mistakes of physicist pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "phy-ZI-cist" instead of the correct "PHYS-i-cist" (/ˈfɪz.ɪ.sɪst/ for US, /ˈfɪz.ɪ.sɪst/ for UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce "physicist" with an unclear "i" sound, saying "phy-sis-ist" instead of "PHYS-i-cist" (/ˈfɪz.ɪ.sɪst/). Tip: Ensure the "i" is pronounced like the "i" in "sit."
- Ending sound: A common error is dropping the final "t," resulting in "physicis" instead of "physicist" (/ˈfɪz.ɪ.sɪst/). Tip: Always pronounce the "t" clearly to complete the word.
- Mispronouncing "phy": Some may say "fee" instead of the correct "fiz" in "physicist" (/ˈfɪz.ɪ.sɪst/). Tip: Remember that "phy" sounds like "fizz," not "fee."
- Overemphasizing syllables: Learners might overly stress the "i" in "physicist," leading to "phys-i-CIST" instead of "PHYS-i-cist" (/ˈfɪz.ɪ.sɪst/). Tip: Keep the stress on the first syllable for correct pronunciation.