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How to pronounce:
ever
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈevə
Examples:
It is the endurance of oneself forever and ever with no alleviation at all.
It is as it is, ever sparkling, ever steady, unmoving and unchanging.
All the more disturbing coming in the third edit ever from the nominator.
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Common mistakes of ever pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "e-VER" /ˈɛvər/ (US) or /ˈɛvə/ (UK). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "EV-er," to sound natural.
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "ever" as "ev" /ɛv/. This can make speech unclear. Tip: Always include the "er" sound, ensuring you pronounce it as "EV-er."
- Confusing with "ever" and "never": Some may mix up "ever" with "never," leading to mispronunciations. "Never" has a different stress pattern: "NEV-er" /ˈnɛvər/. Tip: Practice saying both words in sentences to distinguish their sounds.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some people may pronounce "ever" with a short "e" sound, like "iv-er." This is incorrect. Tip: Use the correct vowel sound /ɛ/, as in "bed," to pronounce "ever" accurately.
- Adding an extra syllable: A few learners mistakenly add an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "e-ver" /ˈɛvər/. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Focus on the two-syllable pronunciation, "EV-er," to maintain clarity.