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tangent
Definition:
(nou) a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not intersect it at that point (nou) ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtændʒənt
Examples:
The tangent line to the graph of a function generalizes to the tangent space.
The line 'BC' is tangent to the parabola.
What's the difference of a secant line and a tangent line
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Common mistakes of tangent pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "tan-ˈgent". This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the first syllable in both US and UK pronunciations: "ˈtæn.dʒənt". Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "tangent" with an "ah" sound in the first syllable, saying "tahn-gent". The correct vowel sound is "æ" as in "cat": "ˈtæn.dʒənt". Tip: Practice the vowel sound by comparing it to similar words like "man".
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some may pronounce "tangent" as "tan-gent" with a hard "g" sound. The correct pronunciation features a soft "j" sound: "ˈtæn.dʒənt". Tip: Remember that the "g" in "tangent" is pronounced like "j".
- Omitting the second syllable: A frequent error is to say "tan" instead of "tangent". This leaves out the essential second syllable. The full pronunciation is "ˈtæn.dʒənt". Tip: Always pronounce both syllables clearly to avoid confusion.
- Confusing with similar words: Some learners mix up "tangent" with words like "tender" or "tangle", leading to mispronunciation. "Tangent" is pronounced "ˈtæn.dʒənt". Tip: Pay attention to the distinct sounds in each word to improve clarity.