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eleven
Definition:
(nou) the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one (nou) a team that plays football
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪˈlevən
Examples:
The number of the krisnitorya is impair, usually between five and eleven.
At the start of the tour the children were aged eleven and seven respectively.
At the start of the tour, the children were aged eleven and seven respectively.
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Common mistakes of eleven pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "e-ˈlev-en". This is incorrect. The correct stress is on the second syllable, "e-ˈlev-en". Tip: Remember to emphasize "lev".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the first vowel, saying "i-leven" instead of "e-leven". The correct sound is /ɪ/ in US and /ɪ/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the "e" sound, as in "bed".
- Dropping the "v" sound: Some pronounce "eleven" as "e-len", omitting the "v". The "v" sound is crucial, pronounced /v/ in both US and UK. Tip: Practice saying "v" by placing your upper teeth on your lower lip.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "eleven" with "even", saying "e-ven". "Even" has a different meaning and pronunciation, /ˈiː.vən/. Tip: Pay attention to the "l" sound in "eleven" to distinguish it.
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Some stress the last syllable too much, saying "e-lev-ˈen". The final "en" should be light and quick. Tip: Keep the last syllable soft, almost blending it with the preceding syllable.