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reservoir
Definition:
(nou) a large or extra supply of something (nou) lake used to store water for community use (nou) tank used for collecting and storing a liquid (as water or oil) (nou) anything (a person or animal or plant or substance) in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈrezəvwɑː
Examples:
These are the characteristics of the dam and the reservoir.
The dam of the reservoir is situated in the town.
It starts and ends at the dam and circumnavigates the reservoir.
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Common mistakes of reservoir pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "res-er-'voir" instead of "'rez-er-voir". This changes the word's rhythm. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable with IPA: /ˈrɛz.ər.vwɑː/ (US) and /ˈrɛz.ə.vwɑː/ (UK).
- Omitting the middle syllable: Some people pronounce "reservoir" as "'rez-vwɑː" by skipping the "er" sound. This makes it hard to recognize. Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly: /ˈrɛz.ər.vwɑː/ (US) and /ˈrɛz.ə.vwɑː/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "reservoir" with an "o" sound, like "rez-or-vwɑː". This alters the meaning. Tip: Focus on the correct vowel sounds in the second syllable: /ˈrɛz.ər.vwɑː/ (US) and /ˈrɛz.ə.vwɑː/ (UK).
- Mispronouncing the final consonant: Some learners pronounce "reservoir" as "rez-er-vor" with a hard "r" at the end. This is incorrect. Tip: The final sound should be a soft "r" followed by a vowel sound: /ˈrɛz.ər.vwɑː/ (US) and /ˈrɛz.ə.vwɑː/ (UK).
- Ignoring the linking sounds: When saying "reservoir," some omit the linking sounds between syllables, making it sound choppy. Tip: Practice fluidly connecting the syllables to improve pronunciation: /ˈrɛz.ər.vwɑː/ (US) and /ˈrɛz.ə.vwɑː/ (UK).