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radical
Definition:
(nou) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule (nou) an atom or group of atoms with at least one unpaired electron; in the body it is usually an oxygen molecule that has lost an electron and will stabilize itself by stealing an electron from a nearby molecule (nou) a person who has radical ideas or opinions (nou) a quantity expressed as the root of another quantity (nou) a character conveying the lexical meaning of a logogram (nou) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈrædɪkəl
Examples:
The ontology of the new realism is extremely radical.
It was the rapprochement with the radical party.
The radical center is the point of it.
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Common mistakes of radical pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "ra-DI-cal" instead of the correct "RAd-i-cal" (ˈræd.ɪ.kəl). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might pronounce "radical" with a long "a" sound, saying "raid-ical" instead of the correct short "a" sound as in "cat" (ˈræd). Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Omitting the final syllable: A common error is dropping the last syllable, leading to "radic" instead of "radical" (ˈræd.ɪ.kəl). Tip: Ensure you pronounce all three syllables clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Confusing "radical" with "radicalize": Some may mistakenly pronounce "radical" as "radicalize" by adding an extra syllable. The correct pronunciation is "RAd-i-cal" (ˈræd.ɪ.kəl). Tip: Be mindful of syllable count when pronouncing similar words.
- Mispronouncing the "c": Learners might pronounce the "c" in "radical" like an "s," saying "radisal" instead of the correct "k" sound (ˈræd.ɪ.kəl). Tip: Practice the hard "k" sound to ensure clarity in pronunciation.