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terminology
Definition:
(nou) a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌtɜːmɪˈnɒlədʒi
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Common mistakes of terminology pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ter-mi-ˈnolo-gy". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ter-mi-ˌˈnolo-gy". Tip: Practice saying "ter-mi-" softly before emphasizing "ˈnolo".
- Vowel sounds: Some mispronounce "terminology" by using a short "i" sound in the second syllable, saying "ter-ˈmin-o-logy". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa /ə/ sound: "ter-mə-ˌˈnolo-gy". Tip: Focus on softening the "i" to sound like "ə".
- Final "gy" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce the "gy" as /dʒi/, leading to "termino-ˈlodgee". The accurate pronunciation ends with /dʒi/: "terminology". Tip: Practice with words like "technology" to get comfortable with the ending.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some learners overemphasize the first syllable, saying "ˈTER-mi-nol-o-gy". The first syllable should be less stressed: "ter-mi-ˌˈnolo-gy". Tip: Try saying it quickly to reduce the stress on the first syllable.
- Dropping syllables: A frequent error is omitting the second syllable, resulting in "ter-ˈnology". The full pronunciation includes all syllables: "ter-mi-ˌˈnolo-gy". Tip: Break the word into parts and practice each syllable separately.