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volcano
Definition:
(nou) a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt (nou) a mountain formed by volcanic material
Phonetic Transcription:
vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ
Examples:
The eruption formed a southwest of the volcano.
The eruption was formed a southwest of the volcano.
It is the remains of the ancient eruption of a gigantic volcano.
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Common mistakes of volcano pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners put stress on the second syllable, saying "vol-ˈkeɪ-no". The correct stress is on the last syllable, "vol-ˈkɑː-noʊ" (US) / "vɒl-ˈkeɪ-nəʊ" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "no" part.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many pronounce "volcano" with a short "o" sound, saying "vol-ˈkæ-no". The correct pronunciation uses a long "o" sound in the final syllable, "noʊ" (US) / "nəʊ" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "oh" to get the right sound.
- Omitting the "l": Some speakers might say "vo-ˈkæ-no" without the "l" sound. The "l" is important in "volcano" and should be pronounced clearly as "vɒl" (UK) / "vɑl" (US). Tip: Focus on articulating the "l" to avoid confusion.
- Mispronouncing the first syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing the first syllable as "val" instead of "vol". The correct pronunciation starts with the "v" sound, "vɒl" (UK) / "vɑl" (US). Tip: Practice with words like "volt" to get the "vol" sound right.
- Confusing the ending: Some learners may say "volcano" with a short "a" at the end, like "vol-ˈkæ-nə". The correct ending is "noʊ" (US) / "nəʊ" (UK). Tip: Listen to native speakers to master the ending sound.