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eliminate
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt
Examples:
Hygienic disposal of waste would be sufficient to eliminate the disease.
This removal would also eliminate a considerable quantity of maladroit writing.
In theory the elimination of the price ceiling would eliminate the shortage.
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Common mistakes of eliminate pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "e-LIM-inate" instead of "e-LIM-inate" (ˌɪlɪˈmeɪnɪt in US and UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "eliminate" with a short "i" sound, saying "eliminet" instead of "eliminate" (ˈɛlɪməˌneɪt). Tip: Focus on the "i" in the first syllable, which should be pronounced as a clear "ih" sound.
- Missing schwa sound: A common mistake is to omit the schwa in the second syllable, resulting in "elim-inate" rather than "elimi-nate" (ˌɛlɪˈmeɪnɪt). Tip: Practice saying the second syllable quickly to include the schwa sound.
- Incorrect ending sound: Some learners pronounce the last syllable as "nate" with a long "a" sound, saying "eliminate" instead of "eliminate" (ˈɛlɪməˌneɪt). Tip: Ensure the ending is pronounced with a soft "t" sound rather than elongating the vowel.
- Overemphasizing vowels: A frequent error is overemphasizing the vowels, leading to "elimi-nate" instead of "eliminate" (ˈɛlɪməˌneɪt). Tip: Keep the syllables balanced and avoid stretching the vowels too much.