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aether
Definition:
(nou) personification of the sky or upper air breathed by the Olympians; son of Erebus and night or of Chaos and darkness (nou) a medium that was once supposed to fill all space and to support the propagation of electromagnetic waves
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Anyway, the theory of the aether was that the aether was stationary, right
The article on the luminiferous aether is about the history of the aether.
The history of light and aether.
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Common mistakes of aether pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly, saying "Aether" as ˈeɪ.θər instead of the correct UK pronunciation ˈiː.θər. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable in both US and UK variants.
- Vowel confusion: The vowel sound in "aether" can be mispronounced as "ay" instead of "ee." This leads to "ay-ther" instead of ˈiː.θər. Tip: Practice saying the long "ee" sound to ensure clarity.
- Silent "h": Some speakers may mistakenly pronounce the "h" in "aether," leading to "hay-ther." The correct pronunciation is ˈiː.θər. Tip: Always remember that the "h" is silent in this word.
- Overemphasizing the "th": Learners sometimes pronounce "aether" with an exaggerated "th" sound, saying "aee-thur." The correct pronunciation is ˈiː.θər. Tip: Keep the "th" soft and quick to maintain the word's fluidity.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may shorten the first vowel sound, saying "aether" as "eh-ther." The accurate pronunciation is ˈiː.θər. Tip: Focus on elongating the "ee" sound to avoid this mistake.