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robot
Definition:
(nou) a mechanism that can move automatically
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈrəʊbɒt
Examples:
A hexapod robot is a mechanical vehicle that walks on six legs.
They deformed the robot.
The robot was moving forward.
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Common mistakes of robot pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ro-BOT" instead of "RO-bot". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, noted as ˈroʊ.bɒt in UK and ˈroʊ.bɑt in US.
- Vowel sound confusion: Mispronouncing the vowel sounds can lead to confusion. For example, saying "raw-bot" instead of "robot". Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound, represented as /ə/ in the second syllable, to pronounce "robot" correctly.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some may overly emphasize both syllables, making it sound unnatural. Tip: Keep a balanced tone, ensuring the first syllable is slightly louder but not drastically different from the second.
- Incorrect vowel length: Saying "ro-boat" with a long "o" sound instead of the correct short vowel can mislead listeners. Tip: Use the IPA /oʊ/ for the first syllable, ensuring it is pronounced as a diphthong, not a long vowel.
- Adding extra syllables: Some might mistakenly say "ro-bot-ic" when attempting to pronounce "robot". Tip: Stick to the two-syllable structure of "robot", as indicated by the IPA ˈroʊ.bɑt, to avoid unnecessary syllables.