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technology
Definition:
(nou) the practical application of science to commerce or industry (nou) the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
Phonetic Transcription:
tekˈnɒlədʒi
Examples:
He familiarizes the technology of the computer.
The history of housecleaning has links to the advancement of technology.
Advances in technology have caused an inundation of information availability.
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Common mistakes of technology pronunciation
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "te-ˈknol-ə-ji". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "tɛk-ˈnɒl-ə-gi" (UK) or "tɛk-ˈnɑː-lə-gi" (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "nol" part.
- Mispronouncing the "ch": Some pronounce "technology" with a hard "ch" sound, like "tek-ˈkʌl-ə-gi". The correct pronunciation uses a soft "ch" sound, as in "tɛk-ˈnɒl-ə-gi" (UK) or "tɛk-ˈnɑː-lə-gi" (US). Tip: Think of "ch" as in "cheese" for the correct sound.
- Overemphasizing the "e": Learners sometimes overemphasize the "e" in "technology", pronouncing it as "e-ˈknol-ə-gi". The "e" should be subtle, making it sound like "tɛk-ˈnɒl-ə-gi" (UK) or "tɛk-ˈnɑː-lə-gi" (US). Tip: Keep the "e" light and quick.
- Ignoring the schwa: Some speakers neglect the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "tek-ˈnol-ə-gi". The correct pronunciation includes the schwa, as in "tɛk-ˈnɒl-ə-gi" (UK) or "tɛk-ˈnɑː-lə-gi" (US). Tip: Practice saying the second syllable quickly and softly.
- Misplacing the vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "o" in "technology" as "oʊ" instead of the correct "ɒ" (UK) or "ɑː" (US). This leads to a mispronunciation like "tek-ˈnəʊ-lə-gi". Tip: Focus on the "o" sounding like "ah" in this word.