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How to pronounce:
adhere
Phonetic Transcription:
ədˈhɪə
Examples:
I will be diligent to adhere in the future.
All of the residents adhere to the Druze faith.
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Common mistakes of adhere pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ad-HERE" instead of "AD-here". In IPA, the correct pronunciation is /ædˈhɪr/ (US) and /ədˈhɪə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Pronouncing the "h": Some speakers may omit the "h" sound, saying "ad-eer" instead of "adhere". This changes the word's meaning and clarity. In IPA, the correct sound is /h/. Tip: Practice the "h" sound by exhaling gently before saying "adhere".
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners might pronounce the first vowel incorrectly, saying "uhd-here" instead of "ad-here". The correct first syllable sounds like "ad" as in "add". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the difference in vowel sounds.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some may pronounce "adhere" with a strong "d" sound, making it sound like "add-here". This is incorrect as the "d" should be softer. In IPA, it's /ædˈhɪr/ (US) and /ədˈhɪə/ (UK). Tip: Try saying it quickly to soften the "d".
- Incorrectly ending the word: A common mistake is adding an extra vowel sound at the end, saying "adheree" instead of "adhere". This can confuse listeners. In IPA, the correct ending is /ɪr/ (US) and /ɪə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the final sound to avoid adding extra vowels.