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volatility
Definition:
(nou) the property of changing readily from a solid or liquid to a vapor (nou) the trait of being unpredictably irresolute (nou) being easily excited
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌvɒləˈtɪlɪti
Examples:
Inhalation is the greatest hazard due to the high volatility of acetonitrile.
There is the volatility of the data itself.
Addition of ethanol increases the volatility of gasoline.
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Common mistakes of volatility pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "vo-lat-ˈil-i-ty". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ɪ.ti" (UK) or "ˌvɑː.ləˈtɪl.ɪ.ti" (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "til" part.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce the first syllable as "vo" instead of "vɒl" (UK) or "vɑːl" (US). This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Practice the "vol" sound by saying "volleyball" to get familiar with it.
- Incorrect vowel length: The "i" in the third syllable is often mispronounced as a long vowel sound, leading to "volatil-ˈi-ty". The correct sound is a short "ɪ". Tip: Think of the short "i" sound in "bit" when pronouncing "til".
- Overemphasis on the last syllable: Some learners stress the last syllable, saying "volatil-i-ˈty". The correct stress pattern places emphasis on the fourth syllable. Tip: Break the word down into parts and practice saying "volatility" with the right stress.
- Forgetting the schwa: The second syllable is often pronounced too strongly, missing the schwa sound "ə". This can lead to "vo-lat-i-ty" instead of "vɒl.əˈtɪl.ɪ.ti" (UK) or "vɑː.ləˈtɪl.ɪ.ti" (US). Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often use the schwa sound.