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creature

Definition:

(nou) a living organism characterized by voluntary movement (nou) a human being; `wight' is an archaic term (nou) a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈkriːtʃə

Examples:

He is a creature of creature comforts, shy and introverted.

Is there a creature in Venus

The creature was furious.

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Common mistakes of creature pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "CREA-ture" /ˈkriː.tʃər/ (US) or /ˈkriː.tʃə/ (UK). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "CREA", to pronounce it correctly.
Overemphasizing the "t": Some learners pronounce the "t" too strongly, making it sound like "crea-TURE" /ˈkriː.tʃər/. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and blend it smoothly into the following sound.
Skipping the "ea" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce it as "CRAY-ture" /ˈkreɪ.tʃər/. Tip: Ensure to pronounce the "ea" as a long "ee" sound, making it "CREA-ture" /ˈkriː.tʃər/.
Adding an extra syllable: Some might mistakenly say "crea-ture-uh" /ˈkriː.tʃər.ə/. Tip: Stick to the two-syllable pronunciation, focusing on "CREA" and "ture" without adding extra sounds.
Confusing it with "creature" and "creature": Some learners mix up "creature" /ˈkriː.tʃər/ with similar words. Tip: Pay attention to the context and the distinct sounds in "creature" to avoid confusion.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "creature" in American English?

In American English, "creature" is pronounced as /ˈkriː.tʃər/. The stress is on the first syllable, which sounds like "cree," followed by a softer "cher."

Is there a difference in the pronunciation of "creature" between UK and US English?

Yes, in British English, "creature" is pronounced as /ˈkriː.tʃə/. The main difference lies in the final syllable, where the UK version has a more pronounced "ə" sound compared to the American "ər."

What are the syllables in the word "creature"?

The word "creature" has two syllables: "crea" and "ture." The first syllable is stressed, making it sound like "cree" and the second syllable sounds like "cher."

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "creature"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress or pronouncing it as /ˈkɹiː.tʃʊər/. Remember to stress the first syllable and use the correct vowel sound in the second syllable to avoid confusion.