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schema
Definition:
(nou) an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world (nou) a schematic or preliminary plan
Examples:
The star schema is considered an important special case of the snowflake schema.
It was decided to tonsure the dying into schema.
A functional schema is either an S schema or a V schema.
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Common mistakes of schema pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "sche-"ˌ"ma". The correct pronunciation is "ˈskiː.mə" in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is pronouncing the "e" as "eh" instead of the long "ee" sound, leading to "ˈsheh.mə". The correct sound is "ˈskiː.mə". Tip: Practice the "ee" sound like in "see" for clarity.
- Omitting the final vowel: Some may say "schema" as "ˈskiːm", dropping the final "a". This changes the word's pronunciation and meaning. Tip: Always include the final "a" sound to maintain accuracy.
- Incorrect initial consonant: A few speakers mistakenly start with "sh", saying "ˈʃiː.mə". The correct initial sound is "sk", as in "sky". Tip: Focus on starting with "sk" to avoid this error.
- Overemphasizing the final "a": Some may pronounce it too strongly, resulting in "ˈskiː.mɑː". The correct pronunciation is a softer "ə" sound, as in "sofa". Tip: Keep the final syllable light and quick.