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ephemeral
Definition:
(nou) anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪˈfemərəl
Examples:
The Ephemeral Museum is the first ephemeral art museum in the world.
It is the nature of fads that they are ephemeral.
The net tends to be pretty ephemeral.
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Common mistakes of ephemeral pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying /ɪˈfɛm.ər.əl/ instead of the correct primary stress on the third syllable /ɪˈfɛm.ər.əl/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "phe" in "ephemeral".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "ephemeral" with a long "e" sound, saying /iˈfɛm.ər.əl/. The correct pronunciation uses a short "e" as in /ɪˈfɛm.ər.əl/. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound in the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Learners often give too much emphasis to the last syllable, leading to /ɪˈfɛm.ər.əl/. The correct pronunciation has a softer ending /ɪˈfɛm.ər.əl/. Tip: Keep the final "al" light and quick.
- Missing the schwa sound: Some speakers omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ɪˈfɛm.ər.əl/ instead of the correct /ɪˈfɛm.ə.əl/. Tip: Include the subtle "uh" sound in the second syllable.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "ephemeral" with "ephemeral" /ɪˈfɛm.ər.əl/ and "ephemeris" /ɪˈfɛm.ə.rɪs/. Each word has distinct stress patterns and vowel sounds. Tip: Practice each word separately to master their unique pronunciations.