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How to pronounce:
either
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈaɪðə
Examples:
The individual lamellae of the gills lie on either side of the septum.
Both pecuniary and real externalities can be either positive or negative.
Both tutelary and tutelar can be used as either a noun or an adjective.
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Common mistakes of either pronunciation
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some people pronounce "either" as /ˈiːðər/ in the US and /ˈaɪðə/ in the UK. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Choose one pronunciation and use it consistently.
- Incorrect stress placement: The primary stress is often placed incorrectly on the second syllable, resulting in /ɪˈðər/. This is not standard. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈiː/ or /ˈaɪ/.
- Omitting the "th" sound: Some may pronounce "either" as "eeder" or "ider," dropping the "th" sound completely. Tip: Practice the "th" sound /ð/ by placing your tongue between your teeth.
- Confusing with similar words: "Either" is sometimes confused with "neither," leading to mispronunciation. "Neither" is pronounced as /ˈniːðər/ (US) and /ˈnaɪðə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the initial vowel sounds to differentiate them clearly.
- Overemphasizing the second syllable: Some speakers may stress the second syllable too much, making it sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the first syllable stressed and the second syllable lighter to sound more fluent.