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austere
Phonetic Transcription:
ɔːˈstɪə
Examples:
The aspect of the building is austere.
The presentation is austere and monolithic.
According to the reconstructions, he is austere and unrelenting.
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Common mistakes of austere pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "au-ˈstere". This is wrong. The correct pronunciation is "au-ˈstɪr" in US English and "ɔː-ˈstɪə" in UK English. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many mispronounce "austere" by using a long "a" sound, saying "ˈaʊstɪr". Instead, use the short "au" as in "aw" for both US and UK. Tip: Listen to native speakers for accurate vowel sounds.
- Omitting the final "e": Some drop the final "e" and pronounce it as "ɔː-ˈstɪ". This is incorrect. The "e" should be present but is silent, making it "au-ˈstɪr" in US and "ɔː-ˈstɪə" in UK. Tip: Remember that the "e" is silent but important for spelling.
- Confusing with similar words: People often confuse "austere" with "ostere" or "auster". The correct pronunciation is "au-ˈstɪr" in US and "ɔː-ˈstɪə" in UK. Tip: Focus on the "au" sound at the beginning to differentiate.
- Mispronouncing the "st" blend: Some pronounce "austere" as "ˈaʊ-sʊr" by separating the "st". This is incorrect. The "st" should be pronounced together. Tip: Practice saying "st" as a single sound, not two distinct sounds.