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siemens
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(nou) a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm (nou) engineer who was a brother of Ernst Werner von Siemens and who moved to England (1823-1883) (nou) German electrical engineer (1816-1892)
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Common mistakes of siemens pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "si-EM-ens" /siˈɛm.ənz/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "SI-emens" /ˈsiː.məns/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may mispronounce the first vowel, sounding it like "i" in "sit" instead of "ee" in "see." The correct pronunciation is /ˈsiː.məns/. Tip: Practice saying "see" before "siemens" to reinforce the correct vowel sound.
- Final "s" mispronunciation: Learners sometimes pronounce the final "s" as a hard "s" sound, leading to "siemen" /ˈsiː.mɛn/. The accurate pronunciation includes a softer "s" sound: /ˈsiː.məns/. Tip: Remember to keep the "s" light and airy at the end.
- Missing the schwa: Some speakers skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, resulting in "siemens" sounding too abrupt. The correct pronunciation includes the schwa: /ˈsiː.məns/. Tip: Emphasize a smooth transition between syllables to ensure the schwa is heard.
- Overemphasis on "e": A common mistake is overemphasizing the "e" in the second syllable, leading to "si-e-mens" /siˈiː.mɛnz/. The correct pronunciation is more fluid: /ˈsiː.məns/. Tip: Practice saying the word quickly to maintain a natural flow.