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sequence
Definition:
(nou) serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern (nou) a following of one thing after another in time (nou) film consisting of a succession of related shots that develop a given subject in a movie (nou) the action of following in order (nou) several repetitions of a melodic phrase in different keys
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsiːkwəns
Examples:
The generating function of the Fibonacci sequence is the power series.
The aftershock sequence for this event has continued up to the present day.
The aftershock sequence has continued for over 140 years until the present day.
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Common mistakes of sequence pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "se-ˈkwens". The correct pronunciation is "ˈsiː.kwəns" in UK and "ˈsiː.kwəns" in US. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "sih", leading to "ˈsih.kwəns". The correct sound is "si" as in "see". Tip: Practice saying "see" before "quence" to ensure clarity.
- Ending sound mispronunciation: A common mistake is dropping the "s" sound at the end, saying "ˈsiː.kwən". The correct pronunciation includes the "s" sound, making it "ˈsiː.kwəns". Tip: Emphasize the "s" to finish the word clearly.
- Overemphasizing the "c": Some learners may pronounce "sequence" with a strong "k" sound, saying "ˈsiː.kweɪns". The correct pronunciation is "ˈsiː.kwəns". Tip: Focus on blending the "q" and "u" smoothly.
- Mispronouncing the "u": A frequent error is pronouncing the "u" as "oo", leading to "ˈsiː.kuːns". The correct sound is a schwa, "ə", as in "sofa". Tip: Practice with words that contain the schwa sound to improve your pronunciation.