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features
Definition:
(nou) a prominent attribute or aspect of something (nou) the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin (nou) the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater (nou) a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine (nou) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the same kind (nou) an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfiːtʃə
Examples:
It depends on the type of repeater and used features.
It features the continuation of the story.
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Common mistakes of features pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "fea-TURES" /ˈfiː.tʃərz/. In English, the primary stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Practice saying "FEA-tures" to emphasize the correct stress.
- Vowel sound confusion: The first vowel sound can be mispronounced. Instead of /fiː/, some might say /fɛ/, leading to "fɛtʃərz". Tip: Focus on elongating the "ee" sound in "features" to achieve clarity.
- Ignoring the "t": Some speakers may drop the "t" sound, pronouncing it as "fea-ures" /ˈfiː.ʊrz/. This omission can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Make sure to clearly articulate the "t" in "features" to avoid confusion.
- Incorrect final sound: The final "ers" can be pronounced incorrectly as "ers" /ɜːrz/ instead of the correct /ərz/. This can change the word's meaning. Tip: Practice the correct ending by saying "tʃərz" to ensure accuracy.
- Overemphasizing the "u": Some may overly stress the "u" sound, creating an unnatural pronunciation like "feau-tures" /ˈfiː.tʃuːrz/. This can distract from clarity. Tip: Keep the "u" sound subtle and blend it smoothly into the "t" for a natural flow.