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size
Definition:
(nou) the physical magnitude of something (how big it is) (nou) the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing) (nou) any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics (nou) the actual state of affairs (nou) a large magnitude
Phonetic Transcription:
saɪz
Examples:
Which is the average size of a synapse
That would reduce the size of the list to a manageable size.
Reduce the size of the image thumbnails.
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Common mistakes of size pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "size" as /sɪz/ instead of /saɪz/. This changes the meaning. Tip: Focus on the diphthong /aɪ/ to correctly pronounce the vowel sound.
- Incorrect stress placement: Stressing the second syllable, as in "si-ze", can cause confusion. "Size" is a one-syllable word with primary stress on the only syllable. Tip: Emphasize "size" as a single unit.
- Overemphasizing the "s" sound: Some may pronounce "size" with an exaggerated "s" sound, making it sound like /sˈaɪz/ instead of /ˈsaɪz/. Tip: Keep the "s" sound clear but not overly forceful.
- Adding an extra syllable: Pronouncing "size" as /səˈaɪz/ introduces an unnecessary schwa sound. This makes it sound awkward. Tip: Remember that "size" is one syllable, pronounced /ˈsaɪz/.
- Confusing it with "sighs": Some learners mix up "size" with the plural "sighs" /saɪz/. Although they sound similar, context matters. Tip: Practice both words in sentences to distinguish their meanings clearly.