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How to pronounce:
driver
Definition:
(nou) the operator of a motor vehicle (nou) someone who drives animals that pull a vehicle (nou) a golfer who hits the golf ball with a driver (nou) a program that determines how a computer will communicate with a peripheral device (nou) a golf club (a wood) with a near vertical face that is used for hitting long shots from the tee
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdraɪvə
Examples:
She gets out of the car and shouts at the bus driver.
The driver of the bus died but the fireman survived.
The police impute the accident to the bus driver.
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Common mistakes of driver pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "dri-VER" instead of "DRI-ver". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, as indicated by the IPA: /ˈdraɪ.vər/ (US) and /ˈdraɪ.və/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "driver" with a short vowel sound, like "driv-er". Tip: Focus on the diphthong in the first syllable, pronounced /aɪ/, to achieve the correct sound.
- Omitting the final "r": Some speakers drop the "r" sound at the end, saying "driv-uh" instead of "driver". Tip: Ensure to pronounce the final "r" clearly, especially in American English, where it is more pronounced.
- Confusing with "diver": Learners sometimes mix up "driver" with "diver", leading to the mispronunciation "DYE-ver". Tip: Pay attention to the initial consonant blend "dr" in "driver" to avoid this confusion.
- Overemphasizing the "v": Some may stress the "v" too much, saying "driv-er" with a heavy emphasis on the "v". Tip: Keep the "v" sound smooth and balanced within the word to maintain natural flow.