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zoology
Definition:
(nou) all the animal life in a particular region or period (nou) the branch of biology that studies animals
Phonetic Transcription:
zuːˈɒlədʒi
Examples:
He specialised in the field of zoology.
He lectured in zoology at the University of Birmingham.
He was one of the founders of Indian zoology.
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Common mistakes of zoology pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying /zəˈɒlədʒi/ instead of the correct /zuˈɑlədʒi/ (US) or /zuˈɒlədʒi/ (UK). Tip: Always emphasize the "o" in the second syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce the "oo" as /ʊ/ instead of /uː/. This leads to saying "zoology" as /zʊˈɒlədʒi/. Tip: Remember that "oo" in "zoology" is pronounced like the "oo" in "food".
- Silent letters: A common mistake is to mispronounce the "z" as /s/, resulting in "soology". This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the initial "z" sound; it should be voiced as in "zebra".
- Ending sound: Some end with a hard "g" sound, saying /zooloʊgɪ/, which is inaccurate. The correct pronunciation ends with a soft "g" sound, /dʒi/. Tip: Practice the ending by saying "zoo" followed by "logy" smoothly.
- Syllable division: Learners may incorrectly divide the word as "zoo-lo-gy" instead of "zo-o-lo-gy". This affects clarity. Tip: Break it into three syllables: "zo", "ol", "o-gy", ensuring smooth transitions between them.