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science
Definition:
(nou) a particular branch of scientific knowledge (nou) ability to produce solutions in some problem domain
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsaɪəns
Examples:
The pigeonhole principle arises in computer science.
On the other hand, it is common in computer science books.
In computer science, declarative programming is a programming paradigm that expresses the logic of a computation without describing its control flow.
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Common mistakes of science pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "science" as /ˈsaɪəns/, adding an unnecessary schwa sound. Tip: Focus on the correct diphthong /aɪ/ in the first syllable.
- Incorrect stress placement: Many people mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "sci-ENCE" instead of "SCI-ence". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, /ˈsaɪ.əns/.
- Overemphasizing the "c": Some pronounce "science" with a hard "c" sound, saying "sci-ENCE" as /ˈskaɪ.əns/. Tip: Use a soft "c" sound, as in /s/, not /k/.
- Ignoring the "e": Learners may drop the final "e," pronouncing it as /ˈsaɪ.ən/. Tip: Ensure to articulate the final "ce" clearly, as it contributes to the correct pronunciation /ˈsaɪ.əns/.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "science" with "sci-fi," mispronouncing it as /ˈsaɪfaɪ/. Tip: Remember that "science" has two syllables and the correct pronunciation is /ˈsaɪ.əns/.