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beverages
Definition:
(nou) any liquid suitable for drinking
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbevərɪdʒ
Examples:
Many strong beverages were imbibed.
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Common mistakes of beverages pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "be-VER-ages" instead of the correct "BEV-er-ages" /ˈbɛv.ər.ɪdʒ.ɪz/ (US) /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ.ɪz/ (UK). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable to sound natural.
- Overpronouncing vowels: Many people pronounce the "e" in "beverages" too strongly, leading to "BEH-ver-ages". This is incorrect; the "e" should be softer, as in /ˈbɛv.ər.ɪdʒ.ɪz/. Tip: Focus on a quick, soft "e" sound.
- Ignoring the schwa: Learners often overlook the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "BEV-er-gis". The correct pronunciation is /ˈbɛv.ər.ɪdʒ.ɪz/, where the "er" is a schwa. Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often contain a schwa sound.
- Incorrect final syllable: Some may say "beverages" with a hard "g", like "BEV-er-giz". The correct pronunciation ends with a soft "j" sound, /ˈbɛv.ər.ɪdʒ.ɪz/. Tip: Practice saying "bridge" to get comfortable with the "j" sound.
- Skipping syllables: A common mistake is to reduce "beverages" to "bev-ages", omitting the middle syllable. The full pronunciation is /ˈbɛv.ər.ɪdʒ.ɪz/. Tip: Break the word down into syllables to ensure you pronounce each part clearly.