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extraterrestrial
Definition:
(nou) a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌekstrətəˈrestriəl
Examples:
What is the legal status of extraterrestrial aliens
He is an expert in the analysis of extraterrestrial materials.
The Doctor examines the pictures and believes it to be extraterrestrial.
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Common mistakes of extraterrestrial pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable "tra" instead of the first "ex". In IPA, it should be /ˌɛkstrətəˈrɛstrɪəl/ (US) and /ˌɛkstrətəˈrɛstɪəl/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the primary stress at the start.
- Missing syllables: Some speakers may omit the second "e" in "extraterrestrial", leading to "extraterrestial". In IPA, it should be /ˌɛkstrətəˈrɛstrɪəl/. Tip: Break it down into syllables: ex-tra-ter-res-tri-al.
- Vowel confusion: The vowel sound in the first syllable "ex" can be mispronounced as "iks" instead of the correct "ɛks". In IPA, it should be /ˌɛkstrətəˈrɛstrɪəl/. Tip: Practice saying "ex" as in "excellent".
- Incorrect ending: Some may pronounce the ending as "al" instead of the correct "ial". In IPA, it should be /ˌɛkstrətəˈrɛstrɪəl/. Tip: Emphasize the "ial" sound to distinguish it from "al".
- Overemphasis on "t": A common mistake is to overly stress the "t" in "extraterrestrial", making it sound harsh. In IPA, it should be /ˌɛkstrətəˈrɛstrɪəl/. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and balanced with the surrounding sounds.