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ear
Definition:
(nou) the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium (nou) good hearing (nou) the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear (nou) attention to what is said (nou) fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪə
Examples:
The tympanum of the ear is two thirds the diameter of the eye.
Its pushy and ridiculously abstruse, and an offense to the eye, and the ear.
It innervates the scalp in the lateral area of the head behind the ear.
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Common mistakes of ear pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners mispronounce "ear" as /ɪr/ instead of the correct /ɪər/ (UK) or /ɪr/ (US). This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Focus on elongating the "e" sound to capture the diphthong.
- Dropping the vowel: A common mistake is omitting the vowel sound, pronouncing "ear" as "r." This alters the meaning entirely. Tip: Always ensure to articulate the "e" clearly before the "r" for correct pronunciation.
- Misplacing stress: Some may incorrectly stress the "r" in "ear," leading to a mispronunciation like "ear" instead of the correct stress on the initial sound. Tip: Remember that "ear" has primary stress on the "e" sound, not the "r."
- Overemphasizing the "r": Learners might overpronounce the "r" in "ear," making it sound like "earr." This can create confusion with other words. Tip: Keep the "r" sound subtle and smooth, focusing on the preceding vowel.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "ear" with "air" or "are," leading to incorrect pronunciation. Each has distinct vowel sounds. Tip: Practice distinguishing these sounds by listening to native speakers and repeating after them.