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quadrilateral
Definition:
(nou) a four-sided polygon
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌkwɒdrɪˈlætərəl
Examples:
The external surface is quadrilateral in shape.
To one side of the facade is a quadrilateral bell tower.
It is the significance of the quadrilateral.
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Common mistakes of quadrilateral pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "qua-dri-LAT-er-al" instead of "QUAD-ri-lat-er-al" (ˌkwɒdrɪˈlætərəl in UK, ˌkwɑdrɪˈlæt̬ərəl in US). Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "a": A common mistake is pronouncing the "a" in the third syllable too strongly, like "quad-ri-LA-ter-al." The correct pronunciation is "QUAD-ri-lat-er-al." Tip: Keep the "a" sound light and short.
- Skipping syllables: Some may rush through the word, omitting the "lat" sound, resulting in "quad-ri-ter-al." This is incorrect. The full pronunciation is "QUAD-ri-lat-er-al." Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly to avoid skipping.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners might mispronounce the "i" in "quadrilateral" as a long "ee" sound, saying "quad-ree-LAT-er-al." The correct sound is a short "i" as in "bit." Tip: Pay attention to vowel length and quality.
- Adding extra syllables: Some speakers may mistakenly add an extra syllable, saying "quad-ri-lat-er-al-uh." The accurate form is "QUAD-ri-lat-er-al." Tip: Break down the word into four distinct syllables to maintain clarity.