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variance
Definition:
(nou) an event that departs from expectations (nou) discord that splits a group (nou) the second moment around the mean; the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value (nou) a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions (nou) the quality of being subject to variation (nou) an official dispensation to act contrary to a rule or regulation (typically a building regulation) (nou) an activity that varies from a norm or standard
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈveərɪəns
Examples:
It may be prudent to consider the variance in preclusive effect of decisions from different fora.
There is a variance in species of animals.
It gives the estimation of the variance terms.
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Common mistakes of variance pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "va-RI-ance" instead of "VAR-i-ance." Tip: Focus on the primary stress on the first syllable, noted as ˈvɛər.i.əns in US English and ˈvɛə.ri.əns in UK English.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "variance" with a short "a" sound, as in "cat." This leads to saying "vay-ree-ance." Tip: Remember the "a" in "variance" sounds more like "air" in US English /ɛər/ and /ɛə/ in UK English.
- Silent letters: A common mistake is to mispronounce the "c" at the end, resulting in "varianse." Tip: The correct pronunciation ends with the "s" sound, as in "variance," pronounced /əns/.
- Overemphasis on vowels: Learners may overemphasize the vowel sounds, saying "va-ree-ance" instead of "variance." Tip: Keep the vowel sounds balanced and natural, ensuring the syllables flow smoothly together.
- Incorrect syllable division: Some people mistakenly break "variance" into three syllables, saying "va-ri-ance." Tip: Remember it has only two syllables, pronounced as "VAR-i-ance" in both US and UK English.