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substance
Definition:
(nou) the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists (nou) the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience (nou) the idea that is intended (nou) material of a particular kind or constitution (nou) considerable capital (wealth or income) (nou) what a communication that is about something is about (nou) a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsʌbstəns
Examples:
I don't grasp the substance of the objection.
The substance was calcified.
It is a viscid or slimy substance.
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Common mistakes of substance pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Some learners mistakenly place stress on the second syllable, saying "sub-ˈstance" instead of the correct "ˈsub-stance". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: The "u" in "substance" is often mispronounced as a long "u" sound, leading to "sub-ˈsteins". The correct sound is a short "u" as in "cup" /ʌ/. Tip: Practice by saying "sub" and "stance" separately.
- Silent "b": Some speakers may omit the "b" sound, pronouncing it as "sus-tance". This is incorrect; the "b" is pronounced /b/. Tip: Emphasize the "b" to ensure clarity when saying "substance".
- Ending sound mispronunciation: Learners sometimes pronounce the final "ce" as /s/, resulting in "sub-stance" sounding like "sub-stans". The correct pronunciation ends with /ns/. Tip: Focus on the "nce" combination to maintain the correct ending sound.
- Misunderstanding syllable count: Some may treat "substance" as two syllables instead of three, saying "sub-stance" instead of the correct "ˈsub-stance". Tip: Break it down into its three distinct sounds to reinforce proper syllable count.