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chair
Definition:
(nou) a seat for one person, with a support for the back (nou) the position of professor (nou) the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization (nou) an instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person (nou) a particular seat in an orchestra
Phonetic Transcription:
tʃeə
Examples:
I am sitting on a chair.
The carriage hangs beneath the seat of the chair.
The carriage is hung beneath the seat of the chair.
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Common mistakes of chair pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "chair" with a long "a" sound, like "cheer" [tʃɪr]. Tip: Focus on the diphthong [ɛə] in "chair" [tʃɛə] to differentiate it from similar words.
- Ignoring the initial consonant: A common mistake is omitting the "ch" sound, resulting in "air" [ɛr]. Tip: Practice the "ch" [tʃ] sound by saying "cheese" before "chair" to reinforce its presence.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some might stress the second syllable, saying "chair" as [tʃɛəɹ]. Tip: Remember that "chair" is a one-syllable word, and the stress is on the whole word, not divided.
- Overemphasizing the "r" sound: Learners may pronounce "chair" with a strong "r" at the end, like "chaer" [tʃɛər]. Tip: In both US [tʃɛr] and UK [tʃɛə] pronunciations, the "r" should be subtle or silent, depending on the accent.
- Confusing it with similar words: Some people mix "chair" with "share" [ʃɛər] or "care" [kɛə]. Tip: Pay attention to the initial sounds; "chair" starts with "ch" [tʃ], while "share" starts with "sh" [ʃ].