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How to pronounce:
enter
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈentə
Examples:
Jennifer must enter the house and go to the parlor.
Changelings have the innate ability to enter, access and explore the hedge.
The mean and nasty curmudgeon I am, I go to google and enter.
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Common mistakes of enter pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "en-TER". The correct pronunciation is ˈɛn.tər in US English and ˈɛn.tə in UK English. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper stress.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some people pronounce "enter" with a strong "t" sound, making it sound like "en-ter". The correct pronunciation is ˈɛn.tər (US) and ˈɛn.tə (UK) with a softer "t". Tip: Keep the "t" light and quick.
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is to skip the vowel sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "en'r". The correct form includes the schwa sound, making it ˈɛn.tər (US) and ˈɛn.tə (UK). Tip: Remember to pronounce every syllable clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Some learners confuse "enter" with "inter", pronouncing them similarly. "Enter" is pronounced ˈɛn.tər (US) and ˈɛn.tə (UK), while "inter" is ˈɪn.tər (US) and ˈɪn.tə (UK). Tip: Practice both words separately to distinguish them.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may pronounce the first vowel too short, saying "int-er". The correct pronunciation has a clear, longer vowel sound: ˈɛn.tər (US) and ˈɛn.tə (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "en" sound to avoid this mistake.