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alive
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈlaɪv
Examples:
He is the oldest of the animals and is alive in the last scene of the novel.
The reports were imprecise and the animals were then still alive.
The spirit of the team was alive.
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Common mistakes of alive pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "a-LIVE" instead of the correct "a-LIVE" (ˈəˌlaɪv). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: The vowel sound in "alive" can be mispronounced as "ah" instead of the correct "uh" (ˈəˌlaɪv). Tip: Practice the short "uh" sound to improve clarity.
- Overemphasizing the final "v": Some may pronounce "alive" with a strong emphasis on the "v," sounding like "ah-LIVE" instead of "a-LIVE" (ˈəˌlaɪv). Tip: Keep the "v" soft and connected to the preceding vowel.
- Dropping the initial vowel: A common mistake is omitting the initial sound, saying "live" instead of "alive" (ˈəˌlaɪv). Tip: Always start with the "uh" sound to ensure the word is complete.
- Confusing with "live": Learners sometimes confuse "alive" with "live," pronouncing both the same way. "Live" (lɪv) has a short "i" sound. Tip: Distinguish by practicing the different vowel sounds and stress patterns.