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areas
Definition:
(nou) a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) (nou) a subject of study (nou) a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve (nou) a particular environment or walk of life (nou) a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function (nou) the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈeəriə
Examples:
The epidemic spread to several areas of the Country.
The Conejo Valley area is one of the most affluent areas in the country.
Broadleaf trees dominate in the central areas of the country.
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Common mistakes of areas pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "a-RE-as" instead of "AR-eas" (/ˈɛər.i.əz/ in UK, /ˈɛr.i.əs/ in US). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable to sound natural.
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is to say "ares" instead of "areas". This drops the vowel sound in the second syllable. Tip: Practice saying the full three-syllable word clearly: "AR-eas".
- Pronouncing it as a single syllable: Some may say "areas" as "airz" or "ares" without the distinct syllables. Tip: Break it down into three parts: "AR", "e", "as" to emphasize each syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners might confuse the "e" sound, pronouncing it as "ay" or "ee". The correct pronunciation is with a schwa sound in the second syllable. Tip: Focus on the "e" sounding like "uh" in "areas".
- Overemphasizing the final "s": Some speakers say "areas" with a heavy "s" sound, making it sound awkward. Tip: Keep the "s" light and smooth to maintain the flow of the word.