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elevator
Definition:
(nou) lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building (nou) the airfoil on the tailplane of an aircraft that makes it ascend or descend
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈelɪveɪtə
Examples:
The elevator was in repletion so some people had to walk on the stairs.
Jerry speeds to the elevator in the refrigerator.
Osaka confuses the escalator with the elevator.
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Common mistakes of elevator pronunciation
- Dropping the second syllable: Many speakers omit the second syllable, saying "el-vay-tor" instead of "el-e-va-tor" /ˈɛlɪˌveɪtər/ (US) or /ˈɛlɪˌveɪtə/ (UK). Tip: Remember to pronounce all syllables clearly.
- Misplacing the stress: Some people incorrectly stress the last syllable, saying "e-le-va-TOR" instead of "EL-e-va-tor" /ˈɛlɪˌveɪtər/ (US) or /ˈɛlɪˌveɪtə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper stress.
- Confusing "elevator" with "elevate": The word "elevate" is often pronounced as "elevator," leading to confusion. "Elevate" is pronounced /ˈɛlɪˌveɪt/. Tip: Remember that "elevator" has an extra syllable.
- Using a hard "v" sound: Some speakers pronounce "elevator" with a hard "v," saying "el-e-va-tor" instead of the correct "el-e-va-tor." The correct pronunciation is /ˈɛlɪˌveɪtər/ (US) and /ˈɛlɪˌveɪtə/ (UK). Tip: Practice softening the "v" sound for clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "e" in the first syllable, saying "ay" instead of the correct short "e" sound. The right pronunciation is /ˈɛlɪˌveɪtər/ (US) and /ˈɛlɪˌveɪtə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound for accuracy.