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viscosity
Definition:
(nou) resistance of a liquid to shear forces (and hence to flow)
Phonetic Transcription:
vɪsˈkɒsɪti
Examples:
The density and viscosity are those belonging to the fluid.
The viscosity of the fluid must be compensated for in the result.
This frictional drag is the direct consequence of fluid viscosity.
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Common mistakes of viscosity pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "vis-ˈkɒs-ɪ-ty" instead of the correct "ˈvɪs-kɒs-ɪ-ty". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, "vis".
- Vowel sound confusion: The "i" in "viscosity" can be mispronounced as "ee" instead of the short "ɪ". This leads to saying "vee-s-kos-ɪ-ty" instead of "vɪs-kɒs-ɪ-ty". Tip: Focus on producing a short, relaxed "ɪ" sound.
- Final "ty" mispronunciation: Some may pronounce the final syllable as "tee" instead of the correct "ti". This results in "viscosi-tee" instead of "viscosi-ty". Tip: Practice the quick "t" followed by a short "i" sound.
- Syllable omission: Learners sometimes drop the second syllable, saying "vis-ty" instead of "vis-cos-i-ty". This leads to a misunderstanding of the word. Tip: Break the word down into its four distinct syllables to improve clarity.
- Incorrect vowel length: The "o" in "cos" may be pronounced too short, leading to "vis-kə-sɪ-ty" instead of "vis-kɒs-ɪ-ty". Tip: Ensure the "o" is pronounced with the correct length, as in "ɒ" for UK and "ɑ" for US.