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ether
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪˈθɪərɪəl
Examples:
After the formation of the tetrahydropyridine, the vinyl ether is protonated.
Chemically it is the ether between lactic acid and glucosamine.
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Common mistakes of ether pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "e-THER" instead of "E-ther". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈiːθər/ (US), /ˈiːθə/ (UK).
- Vowel confusion: People often pronounce "ether" with a short "e" sound, like in "bed". The correct pronunciation starts with a long "ee" sound: /ˈiː/ in both US and UK. Tip: Practice saying "see" to get the right vowel sound.
- Mispronouncing the "th" sound: Some may pronounce "ether" with a "t" sound, saying "e-ter". This is incorrect. Tip: The "th" in "ether" is voiced, like in "this": /θ/.
- Ignoring the final "r": In some dialects, learners might drop the final "r" sound, saying "ee-thuh". Tip: Ensure to pronounce the "r" clearly at the end: /ˈiːθər/ in US and /ˈiːθə/ in UK.
- Overemphasizing the vowel: Some may overly elongate the vowel sound, leading to "ee-ee-thur". This is not standard. Tip: Keep the vowel sound consistent and clear, without unnecessary lengthening.