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video
Definition:
(nou) the visible part of a television transmission (nou) a recording of both the visual and audible components (especially one containing a recording of a movie or television program) (nou) the appearance of text and graphics on a video display (nou) broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects - Ernie Kovacs
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvɪdɪəʊ
Examples:
The audio in the video slightly varies from the album version.
The audio soundtrack of the video was included as part of the cassette single.
The video content of the external links is interesting but the audio is awful.
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Common mistakes of video pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners place stress incorrectly, saying "VID-e-o" instead of the correct "VID-e-o" (ˈvɪd.i.oʊ in US, ˈvɪd.i.əʊ in UK). Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce the second syllable as "ee" instead of "i," leading to "vid-ee-o." The correct pronunciation is "vid-i-o" (ˈvɪd.i.oʊ in US, ˈvɪd.i.əʊ in UK). Tip: Practice saying the "i" sound clearly.
- Dropping syllables: A common mistake is to drop the final syllable, saying "vid" instead of "video." This alters the meaning and makes it unclear. Tip: Always articulate each syllable in "video."
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some speakers may overemphasize the "d" sound, making it sound harsh. The correct pronunciation is smoother with "video" (ˈvɪd.i.oʊ in US, ˈvɪd.i.əʊ in UK). Tip: Keep the "d" sound light and fluid.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners might pronounce "video" with a short "i" sound, saying "vid-io" instead. The correct pronunciation has a clear short "i" in the second syllable. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds when practicing "video."