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beaver
Definition:
(nou) the soft brown fur of the beaver (nou) a native or resident of Oregon (nou) a full beard (nou) a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur (nou) a movable piece of armor on a medieval helmet used to protect the lower face (nou) a hat made with the fur of a beaver (or similar material) (nou) large semiaquatic rodent with webbed hind feet and a broad flat tail; construct complex dams and underwater lodges
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbiːvə
Examples:
The lodge's totem is the beaver.
The beaver lives in the nearby rivers.
The beaver was killed by the benevolent spirit Hobomock.
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Common mistakes of beaver pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Many learners mispronounce "beaver" by confusing the vowel sounds. The correct pronunciation is /ˈbiː.vər/ in US and /ˈbiː.və/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the long "ee" sound in "beaver".
- Stress placement error: Incorrectly stressing the second syllable instead of the first can lead to misunderstandings. The primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈbiː.vər/. Tip: Practice saying "beaver" with emphasis on "bee".
- "v" sound misarticulation: Some may pronounce "beaver" with a "b" sound instead of the correct "v" sound, leading to confusion. The "v" is voiced: /ˈbiː.vər/. Tip: Place your top teeth on your lower lip to create the "v" sound.
- Syllable omission: Learners sometimes drop the second syllable, saying "bee" instead of "beaver". This changes the meaning entirely. The full pronunciation is /ˈbiː.vər/. Tip: Always remember to articulate both syllables clearly.
- Ending sound misunderstanding: Some may mispronounce the ending, confusing it with "beaver" sounding like "beef" or "beaver" with an unclear "r". The correct ending is /-vər/. Tip: Ensure the "r" is pronounced distinctly at the end of "beaver".