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eye
Definition:
(nou) the organ of sight (nou) good discernment (either visually or as if visually) (nou) attention to what is seen (nou) an area that is approximately central within some larger region (nou) a small hole or loop (as in a needle)
Phonetic Transcription:
aɪ
Examples:
Water in the eye can alter the optical properties of the eye and blur vision.
As the result of the fight, the vision in his left eye was impaired.
Bluemarine is under the watchful eye of well respected editor.
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Common mistakes of eye pronunciation
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "eye" with an "ah" sound instead of the correct "aɪ" (US/UK). This can lead to confusion with words like "I" or "aye." Tip: Practice saying "I" to help distinguish the "aɪ" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "e" sound: People might mistakenly add an "e" sound at the end of "eye," pronouncing it as "aye-e." This changes the word's pronunciation to "aɪ" (US/UK). Tip: Focus on keeping the vowel sound short and clear.
- Mixing up with "i": Some learners confuse "eye" with "I," leading to incorrect pronunciation. Both share the same sound "aɪ" (US/UK), but context matters. Tip: Remember that "eye" refers to the organ, while "I" refers to oneself.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: "Eye" is a one-syllable word but may be incorrectly stressed as if it were two syllables. This can lead to an awkward pronunciation. Tip: Practice saying "eye" in isolation to reinforce its single-syllable nature.
- Pronouncing as "ee": Some may pronounce "eye" with an "ee" sound, resulting in "ee" instead of "aɪ." This mispronunciation can create misunderstandings. Tip: Focus on the diphthong "aɪ" by saying it slowly and blending the sounds together.