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similarity
Definition:
(nou) the quality of being similar (nou) a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) parts of a stimulus field that are similar to each other tend to be perceived as belonging together as a unit
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌsɪməˈlærɪti
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Moreover, the phonetic similarity carries the same connotation to the hearer.
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Common mistakes of similarity pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "si-MIL-arity" instead of "SIM-ilarity". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as indicated by IPA: /ˌsɪm.əˈlær.ɪ.ti/ (US) and /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ɪ.ti/ (UK).
- Vowel sound confusion: Some people pronounce the first "i" as "ee", saying "seemilarity". This is incorrect. Tip: The first "i" in "similarity" should sound like "ih" as in "sit".
- Missing syllable: A common mistake is omitting the second syllable, pronouncing it as "simlarity". Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly: "SIM-ilar-i-ty".
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners may pronounce the "a" in the second syllable too short, saying "sim-ilar-ity". Tip: Make sure to elongate the "a" sound slightly, as in "lær", to maintain clarity.
- Final "ty" sound: Some may pronounce the ending as "tee" instead of "ti", resulting in "similarity" sounding like "similaritee". Tip: Focus on the "ti" sounding like "ti" in "city", not "tee".