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scope
Definition:
(nou) an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: (nou) the state of the environment in which a situation exists (nou) a magnifier of images of distant objects (nou) electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities
Phonetic Transcription:
skəʊp
Examples:
The scoping of the enumeration is also defined as the enumeration name's scope.
In the scope of the standard, it is slang.
It is beyond the scope of the arbitration.
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Common mistakes of scope pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "scope" with a short vowel sound, like in "cat". The correct pronunciation is with a long "o" sound, as in /skoʊp/ (US) or /skəʊp/ (UK). Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel sound to achieve accuracy.
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is stressing the wrong syllable, such as saying "SCOPE" instead of "scope". The word has only one syllable, so the stress is naturally on that syllable. Tip: Remember that "scope" has no syllable division, keeping the emphasis on the single syllable.
- Over-articulating the "s": Some may exaggerate the "s" in "scope", making it sound like "scoap". The correct pronunciation is /skoʊp/ (US) or /skəʊp/ (UK) with a smooth "s" sound. Tip: Practice saying "scope" quickly to maintain a natural flow.
- Adding an extra vowel: Learners might mistakenly pronounce "scope" as "scoap" or "skope". The correct pronunciation is /skoʊp/ (US) or /skəʊp/ (UK) without any additional vowel sounds. Tip: Break the word down into its phonetic components to avoid adding extra sounds.
- Confusing "scope" with similar words: Some confuse "scope" with "scoop" or "scope" with "hope". The correct pronunciation of "scope" is /skoʊp/ (US) or /skəʊp/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying each word distinctly to recognize their differences in sound.