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volatile
Definition:
(nou) a volatile substance; a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvɒlətaɪl
Examples:
The volatile oil is used in perfumery.
Capital stock is the least volatile of the indicators.
The liquid is highly volatile and the vapors are flammable.
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Common mistakes of volatile pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "vo-LA-tile" instead of "VOL-a-tile" (ˈvɑːləˌtaɪl in US, ˈvɒl.ə.taɪl in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Pronouncing the "o" sound: Some people pronounce the "o" as a long vowel, saying "voh-luh-tile" instead of the correct short "o" in "VOL-a-tile" (ˈvɑːləˌtaɪl in US, ˈvɒl.ə.taɪl in UK). Tip: Use a short "o" sound, similar to "hot."
- Ignoring the "a" sound: A common mistake is to skip the "a" sound altogether, saying "vol-tile" instead of "VOL-a-tile" (ˈvɑːləˌtaɪl in US, ˈvɒl.ə.taɪl in UK). Tip: Ensure to pronounce the "a" clearly to maintain the correct rhythm.
- Confusing the "t" sound: Some speakers pronounce the "t" too softly, saying "vola-ile" instead of "VOL-a-tile" (ˈvɑːləˌtaɪl in US, ˈvɒl.ə.taɪl in UK). Tip: Make sure to articulate the "t" sharply for clarity.
- Overemphasizing the last syllable: A frequent error is putting too much emphasis on the last syllable, resulting in "vola-TILE." The correct pronunciation is "VOL-a-tile" (ˈvɑːləˌtaɪl in US, ˈvɒl.ə.taɪl in UK). Tip: Focus on a balanced stress pattern across the syllables.