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effort
Definition:
(nou) earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something (nou) use of physical or mental energy; hard work (nou) a notable achievement (nou) a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈefət
Examples:
But their sincerity in the effort is fairly evident in the work itself.
Much of the repair work is as incompetent as the effort it is intended to fix.
The revitalization effort was aided by the work of linguist David Costa.
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Common mistakes of effort pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place the stress on the second syllable, saying "ef-FORT" instead of the correct "EF-fort" (ˈɛf.ərt in US, ˈef.ət in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Many people pronounce "effort" with a strong "t" sound at the end, like "effortt." The correct pronunciation is softer, as in "effort" (ˈɛf.ərt in US, ˈef.ət in UK). Tip: Keep the "t" subtle and quick.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some may say "effurt" with a schwa sound, but it should be "effort" (ˈɛf.ərt in US, ˈef.ət in UK) with a clear "o" sound. Tip: Focus on the "o" sounding more like "uh" than "ur."
- Skipping the second syllable: Learners might say "ef" instead of "effort," missing the second syllable entirely. The correct form is "effort" (ˈɛf.ərt in US, ˈef.ət in UK). Tip: Make sure to pronounce both syllables clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "effort" with "effortless," leading to mispronunciation. "Effort" (ˈɛf.ərt in US, ˈef.ət in UK) has a distinct sound. Tip: Practice saying both words to differentiate their syllable structures.