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split
Definition:
(nou) extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back) (nou) a bottle containing half the usual amount (nou) a promised or claimed share of loot or money (nou) a lengthwise crack in wood (nou) an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart (nou) an old Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea (nou) a dessert of sliced fruit and ice cream covered with whipped cream and cherries and nuts (nou) a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl (nou) an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity (nou) the act of rending or ripping or splitting something (nou) division of a group into opposing factions
Phonetic Transcription:
splɪt
Examples:
The point of the split is to separate the discussion of two distinct questions.
The expulsion split the college.
The speech split the conference.
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Common mistakes of split pronunciation
- Vowel confusion: Some learners mispronounce "split" as /spliːt/, using a long "i" sound instead of the short vowel sound /ɪ/. Tip: Focus on the short "i" in "split" to ensure clarity.
- Final "t" sound: A common mistake is omitting the final "t," leading to "spli" instead of "split." This can change the meaning or make it hard to understand. Tip: Practice emphasizing the "t" at the end of "split."
- Stress placement: Incorrectly stressing the second syllable, saying "spli-T" rather than the correct primary stress on the first syllable, can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember that "split" has primary stress on the first syllable: ˈsplit.
- Overemphasis on "s": Some speakers may overemphasize the "s" sound, making it sound like "ssplit." This can distort the pronunciation. Tip: Keep the "s" crisp but not exaggerated when saying "split."
- Linking sounds: When "split" is followed by a vowel sound, some might not link the sounds smoothly, saying /splɪt/ instead of /splɪt ə/. Tip: Practice linking "split" with the following word for smoother speech.