Gymnasium (Noun) Syllable division: gym·na·si·um How to pronounce: UK: /dʒɪmˈneɪ.zi.əm/ US: /dʒɪmˈneɪ.zi.əm/
American Pronunciation of the word Gymnasium
#1 Meaning: A sizable space containing sporting facilities, especially in a school, and equipment for strengthening the body. Example: > I cannot wait to see what they have done with the gymnasium for the school dance. > Did you know that their school has a gymnasium? > The cheerleading competition is going to be held in the gymnasium.
#2 Meaning: A school preparing students for further education in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, and other nations. Example: > Her parents decided to send her to a gymnasium in Austria before going to university. > Will I be able to choose the gymnasium I want to go to?
Detour (Noun/Verb) Syllable division: de·tour How to pronounce: UK: /ˈdiː.tɔːr/ US: /ˈdiː.tʊr/
American Pronunciation of the word Detour
Detour as a NOUN #1 Meaning: A diversion, side trip, or other activity undertaken on the way to avoid a problem or travel a less direct path Example: > Sorry that we are late, we had to take a detour due to roadworks. > How many detours are there on that road?
#2 Meaning: A situation where someone deviates from custom or expectation or says or does anything that is not directly related to the topic being discussed or written about. Example: > Both measures are anticipated to be signed by the mayor, barring any unforeseen detours. > She detoured into trade issues while talking about the school's finances.
Detour as a VERB Meaning: To delay someone from doing something or progressing for a while. Example: > Detoured by her collogues, he almost did not finish his project on time. > She only started her career in her late thirties after being detoured by family responsibilities.
Detox (Noun/Verb) Syllable division: de·tox How to pronounce: UK: /ˈdiː.tɒks/ US: /ˈdiː.tɑːks/
American Pronunciation of the word Detox
#1 Meaning: A time frame during which you abstain from ingesting unhealthy or dangerous foods, drinks, or substances for the sake of enhancing your health. Example: > She decided to go on a three day detox diet. > He went on an alcohol detox for 5 months.
#2 Meaning: Medical care in a specialized facility to discourage excessive alcohol consumption or drug use. Example: > She would have to spend 24 months at a detox center to fight her drug addiction. > Why was he admitted to that detox center?
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Young woman drinking green juice for her detox diet.
Metabolism (Noun) Syllable division: me·tab·o·lism How to pronounce: UK: /məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm/ US: /məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm/
American Pronunciation of the word Metabolism
Meaning: All the chemical reactions that take place within your body, notably those that use food as fuel for development and energy. Example: > When you exercise regularly, it should help to speed up your metabolism. > Have you tried following a different diet to increase the speed of your metabolism? > Her metabolism works way better than mine.
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Woman Running Up The Stairs to help increase her metabolism
Road trip (Noun) Syllable division: road-trip How to pronounce: UK: /ˈrəʊd ˌtrɪp/ US: /ˈroʊd ˌtrɪp/
British Pronunciation of the word RoadAmerican Pronunciation of the word Trip
Meaning: An extended drive or vacation. Example: > We are planning our next road trip this weekend. > Can we please go on a road trip together? > They decided to turn their business trip into a road trip. > They road tripped from LA to New Jersey.
