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attire
Definition:
(nou) clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈtaɪə
Examples:
These roles portrayed into the dress and attire of the day.
The men, dress up in the female attire of their choice.
The citizens of the town dressed in period attire, complete with whiskers.
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Common mistakes of attire pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as /əˈtaɪər/. The correct stress is on the second syllable: /əˈtaɪər/ in US and /əˈtaɪə/ in UK. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "tire" part.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "attire" with a short "i" sound, saying /əˈtɪər/. The correct vowel sound is a diphthong /aɪ/ as in "eye." Tip: Practice saying "eye" to get the right sound.
- Silent letters: Learners sometimes pronounce the "t" in "attire," resulting in /ˈætɪər/. However, the "t" is silent in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Focus on the flow of the word without emphasizing the "t."
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may add an extra syllable, saying /əˈtaɪərɪ/. The correct pronunciation has no additional syllable: /əˈtaɪər/ (US) or /əˈtaɪə/ (UK). Tip: Keep it smooth and concise at the end.
- Overemphasizing the first syllable: Some learners stress the first syllable, pronouncing it as /ˈætɪər/. The correct stress is on the second syllable: /əˈtaɪər/ (US) and /əˈtaɪə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the second syllable for proper emphasis.