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fear
Definition:
(nou) an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) (nou) an anxious feeling (nou) a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
Phonetic Transcription:
fɪə
Examples:
It is an essay on the folly of the fear of death.
The title is the medical term for the fear of death.
Mary was scared to death and stood in the corner trembling with fear.
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Common mistakes of fear pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "fear" with a short vowel sound like in "cat". The correct pronunciation is /fɪr/ (US), /fɪə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the long "ee" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Ignoring the initial consonant: A common error is to drop the "f" sound, pronouncing it as "ear". This changes the meaning entirely. The correct pronunciation starts with /f/. Tip: Practice saying "f" clearly to ensure it is heard.
- Overemphasizing the "r" sound: Some speakers pronounce "fear" with a heavy "r" sound, making it sound like "feer". The correct pronunciation should have a softer "r" sound at the end, /fɪr/ (US), /fɪə/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and blend it smoothly with the vowel.
- Confusing "fear" with "fair": Learners sometimes mix up "fear" and "fair", pronouncing them similarly. "Fair" has a different vowel sound, /fɛr/ (US), /fɛə/ (UK). Tip: Practice distinguishing between the two by focusing on the vowel sounds.
- Neglecting stress patterns: Some may stress the wrong syllable, treating "fear" as two syllables instead of one. The correct pronunciation is a single syllable word, /fɪr/ (US), /fɪə/ (UK). Tip: Remember that "fear" is a one-syllable word to maintain the correct stress.