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era

Definition:

(nou) a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event (nou) a major division of geological time; an era is usually divided into two or more periods (nou) a measure of a pitcher's effectiveness; calculated as the average number of earned runs allowed by the pitcher for every nine innings pitched

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈɪərə

Examples:

I opt for the simplicity of demarcating the eras by time era.

The host of the game chooses the campaign era and period.

It is the first epoch of the Palaeogene Period in the modern Cenozoic era.

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time

period

present

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Common mistakes of era pronunciation

Misplacing the vowel sound: Some people pronounce "era" as "e-ra" with a long "e" sound, instead of "ɛr.ə" in US English or "ɪə.rə" in UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound for clarity.
Ignoring the schwa: Many learners skip the unstressed vowel sound, pronouncing "era" as "er" instead of "ɛr.ə" or "ɪə.rə". Tip: Remember that the second syllable is a schwa, sounding like "uh".
Overemphasizing the first syllable: Some incorrectly stress "era" as "E-ra" with primary stress on the first syllable. In US English, it should be "ˈɛr.ə" and in UK English "ˈɪə.rə". Tip: Practice placing the stress on the first syllable lightly.
Confusing it with "air": Learners sometimes pronounce "era" as "air" instead of the correct "ɛr.ə" or "ɪə.rə". Tip: Distinguish the two by ensuring "era" has two syllables, whereas "air" is a single syllable.
Mispronouncing the second syllable: Some pronounce "era" as "er-uh" with an emphasis on the second syllable. In both US and UK pronunciations, the second syllable is less stressed. Tip: Keep the second syllable short and soft.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "era" in American English?

In American English, "era" is pronounced as /ˈɛrə/ with the stress on the first syllable. The "e" sounds like "eh," similar to the "e" in "bed."

What is the British pronunciation of "era"?

In British English, "era" can be pronounced as /ˈɪərə/ or /ˈɛərə/, where the first syllable has a more pronounced "ee" sound, as in "ear." The stress remains on the first syllable in both variations.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "era"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress or using a schwa sound in the first syllable, leading to a pronunciation like /ˈərə/. Remember, the correct stress is on the first syllable, making it clear and distinct.

Does "era" have any homophones or minimal pairs?

"Era" does not have direct homophones, but it can be confused with "air" /ɛr/ in casual speech. Pay attention to the context to avoid misunderstandings, as the meanings are quite different.