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synthetic
Definition:
(nou) a compound made artificially by chemical reactions
Phonetic Transcription:
sɪnˈθetɪk
Examples:
The invention relates to the coloration of artificial or synthetic materials.
This material is not natural but synthetic.
Amylocaine was the first synthetic local anesthetic.
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Common mistakes of synthetic pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "syn-ˈthe-tic" instead of the correct "ˈsyn-thet-ic". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the "th" sound: Some may say "sinthetic" by omitting the "th" sound. The correct pronunciation includes the voiced "th" as in "this" /ð/. Tip: Practice saying "the" to get comfortable with the "th" sound.
- Overemphasizing the vowels: Learners might pronounce "synthetic" with exaggerated vowel sounds, making it sound like "sin-theh-tic". The correct vowels are shorter: /ɪ/ in "synthetic". Tip: Focus on keeping the vowel sounds brief and clear.
- Confusing "s" and "z" sounds: Some might pronounce the initial "s" sound as a "z", resulting in "zynthetic". The correct sound is the unvoiced "s" /s/. Tip: Practice saying words like "sit" to reinforce the correct "s" sound.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the "tic" ending: A common mistake is to say "tic" as "tick", leading to "synthetick". The correct pronunciation is /tɪk/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the subtle differences in the ending sounds.