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earth
Definition:
(nou) the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on (nou) the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface (nou) the solid part of the earth's surface (nou) the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell) (nou) once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles) (nou) the concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife (nou) a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
Phonetic Transcription:
ɜːθ
Examples:
The other half of the earth is the land hemisphere.
The Middle world means the earth and the rest of the universe.
The indigenous essence of the earth is the earth itself.
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Common mistakes of earth pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "earth" with an "a" sound, like in "cat." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /ɜrθ/ in US and /ɜːθ/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the "er" sound, which is more open.
- Ignoring the "th" sound: Many speakers omit the "th" at the end of "earth," pronouncing it as "ear." This leads to confusion. The correct ending is /θ/. Tip: Practice the "th" sound by placing your tongue between your teeth and blowing air.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may mistakenly stress the "e" in "earth" instead of the single syllable. The word is monosyllabic. Tip: Remember that "earth" has only one stressed syllable, so keep it simple.
- Overemphasizing the "r" sound: Learners sometimes pronounce "earth" with a strong "r" sound, making it sound like "eirth." This is not accurate. The US pronunciation is /ɜrθ/ but the "r" should not be overly pronounced. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and focus on the vowel.
- Confusing "earth" with "ear": Some may pronounce "earth" as "ear," missing the "th" sound entirely. This changes the meaning. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "th" clearly to differentiate between the two words.