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statistics
Definition:
(nou) a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters
Phonetic Transcription:
stəˈtɪstɪks
Examples:
The man studied statistics in university.
The statistics are readily obtainable.
The writer exaggerated the statistics.
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Common mistakes of statistics pronunciation
- Stress confusion: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying /stəˈtɪs.tɪks/ instead of the correct stress on the third syllable, /stəˈtɪs.tɪks/. Tip: Remember the primary stress is on the "tics" part.
- Vowel mispronunciation: Some may pronounce the first syllable as /sə/ instead of /stə/. This can lead to confusion with similar words. Tip: Practice starting with a softer "stuh" sound to achieve clarity.
- Final "s" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce the final "s" as /z/ instead of /s/, resulting in "statis-tics." Tip: Ensure you end with a clear /s/ sound, as in "statistics."
- Overemphasis on syllables: Learners sometimes overemphasize the second syllable, saying /stəˈtɪs.tɪks/ with equal stress. The correct pronunciation has a more pronounced third syllable. Tip: Focus on keeping the first two syllables lighter and the last one stronger.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may use a long "i" sound in the second syllable, saying /staˈtɪːs.tɪks/. This is not standard. Tip: Use a short "i" sound, as in "sit," for accurate pronunciation.