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How to pronounce:
eager
Definition:
(nou) a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈiːɡə
Examples:
Cycloid is tough and eager to fight.
He was eager to civilize the tribe.
They are eager to seize the epiphyte for themselves.
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Common mistakes of eager pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some people pronounce "eager" as "ee-ger" /ˈiːɡər/ instead of the correct /ˈiːɡər/ in US English and /ˈiːɡə/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the "a" sound in the second syllable.
- Ignoring the "g" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "eager" without the "g," saying "ee-er" /ˈiːər/. This omits a crucial consonant sound. Tip: Emphasize the "g" to maintain clarity.
- Overemphasizing the second syllable: Some learners stress the second syllable incorrectly, saying "ee-GER" /iˈɡər/. This alters the word's natural rhythm. Tip: Keep the stress on the first syllable: "EE-ger."
- Confusing "eager" with "eagerly": Some may incorrectly apply the pronunciation of "eagerly" to "eager," leading to an awkward sound. "Eagerly" has a different stress pattern. Tip: Remember that "eager" has primary stress on the first syllable.
- Mispronouncing the "r" sound: Some speakers might drop the final "r" sound, saying "eage" /ˈiːɡə/. This can make the word sound incomplete. Tip: Ensure the "r" is pronounced clearly to finish the word properly.