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disappear
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌdɪsəˈpɪə
Examples:
It usually takes 2 4 weeks for nicotine withdrawal symptoms to disappear completely.
People who wish to disappear do not leave a note.
The Holder will simply leave, seeming to disappear along with the rest of them.
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Common mistakes of disappear pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "dis-ap-ˈpear". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌdɪsəˈpɪr" (US), "ˌdɪsəˈpɪə" (UK). Tip: Focus on saying "dis" lightly and emphasize "appear".
- Vowel confusion: The first syllable "dis" can be mispronounced as "diss" with a short "i" sound. The correct pronunciation is "ˌdɪs" with a more open "i" sound. Tip: Practice saying "dis" as in "this" to get the vowel right.
- Final sound omission: Some speakers drop the final "r" sound in "disappear", pronouncing it as "ˌdɪsəˈpɪə". In both US and UK English, the "r" should be articulated. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "r" clearly at the end of the word.
- Schwa mispronunciation: The second syllable "a" is often mispronounced as a strong vowel sound instead of a schwa "ə". The correct sound is soft and quick: "ˌdɪsəˈpɪr" (US), "ˌdɪsəˈpɪə" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "sofa" to get comfortable with the schwa sound.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some learners may elongate the vowel sound in "appear", saying "a-ˈpear" instead of "əˈpɪr" (US), "əˈpɪə" (UK). Tip: Keep the vowel short and crisp to avoid confusion.