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ethereal
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪˈθɪərɪəl
Examples:
All I have now is light, the ethereal gossamer connecting disparate things.
The ethereal filcher is a kleptomaniacal creature.
Can they halt the plans of the ethereal Gelth
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Common mistakes of ethereal pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "e-THERE-al" instead of the correct "e-THI-re-al" (ˈiːθɪrɪəl). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "e" in "ethereal" as a short "e" sound, like in "bed." The correct pronunciation uses a long "e" sound (ˈiː). Tip: Practice lengthening the "e" sound to get it right.
- Overemphasizing the "th": Some speakers pronounce the "th" in "ethereal" too strongly, making it sound like "ethereal." The correct pronunciation is softer, as in "the." Tip: Focus on a light "th" sound (θ) for clarity.
- Omitting the second syllable: Learners may simplify "ethereal" to "etheral," dropping the "th." This changes the pronunciation to "EE-thral." Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly, especially the "thi."
- Confusing the ending: Some people pronounce the ending as "al" with a more pronounced "a" sound, sounding like "ethereal." The correct ending is a schwa sound (ə), making it "ethereal." Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, focusing on the softer ending.