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alien
Definition:
(nou) a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country (nou) anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found (nou) a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈeɪliən
Examples:
An alien returns to the planet.
It was the shadowy outline of the alien ship.
The alien destroys the host in the process.
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Common mistakes of alien pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable ("ali"ˈen) instead of the first ("ˈalien"). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable to pronounce it correctly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many pronounce "alien" with an "a" as in "cat" instead of the correct "ā" sound as in "day" ("ˈāliən"). Tip: Practice saying "ay" to get the vowel right.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some speakers say "alien" as a single syllable ("ˈālən"). Tip: Ensure you pronounce both syllables clearly: "ā" and "en."
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "alien" with "alienate" or "alienation," leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Focus on the distinct sounds of "alien" to avoid mixing them up.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables: Some might say "alien" with a reduced vowel in the second syllable ("ˈælɪn"). Tip: Keep the "en" pronounced clearly to maintain the word's integrity.