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telluride
Definition:
(nou) any binary compound of tellurium with other more electropositive elements
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Alternative names are mercuric telluride and mercury II telluride.
Similar materials are cadmium zinc telluride and mercury cadmium telluride.
Melonite is a telluride of nickel; it is a metallic mineral.
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Common mistakes of telluride pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "tel-LUR-ide". The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈtɛl.jʊ.raɪd/ (US) and /ˈtɛl.jʊ.riːd/ (UK). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: The vowel sound in the first syllable may be pronounced as "a" instead of "e", leading to "talluride". The first syllable should sound like "tell" /tɛl/. Tip: Practice saying "tell" clearly before adding the rest of the word.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may pronounce the second syllable as "ri" instead of "ra". The correct pronunciation includes a short "u" sound: /ˈtɛl.jʊ.raɪd/ (US) or /ˈtɛl.jʊ.riːd/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound in "telluride".
- Dropping the final sound: Learners sometimes drop the final "d" sound, saying "tellurite". The correct pronunciation ends with a clear "d" sound: /ˈtɛl.jʊ.raɪd/ (US) and /ˈtɛl.jʊ.riːd/ (UK). Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "d" distinctly at the end.
- Overemphasizing "u": Some may overpronounce the "u" in the second syllable, resulting in "tell-YOU-ride". The correct pronunciation is less emphasized: /ˈtɛl.jʊ.raɪd/ (US) and /ˈtɛl.jʊ.riːd/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "u" subtle and smooth in your speech.