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fever
Definition:
(nou) a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection (nou) intense nervous anticipation
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfiːvə
Examples:
It causes the disease tularemia or rabbit fever.
There is a fetid fever swamp.
An underestimated reason is factitious fever.
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Common mistakes of fever pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "fe-VER". In both US and UK English, the primary stress is on the first syllable, noted as /ˈfiː.vər/. Tip: Always emphasize the "fee" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "v": A common mistake is to pronounce the "v" too strongly, making it sound like "fiver". The correct pronunciation is /ˈfiː.vər/ where the "v" is softer. Tip: Keep the "v" sound clear but not exaggerated.
- Skipping the vowel: Some speakers may drop the unstressed vowel sound in the second syllable, saying "feer". The proper pronunciation includes the schwa sound /ˈfiː.vər/. Tip: Practice saying the full word to ensure you include all sounds.
- Confusing with "feverish": Learners sometimes confuse "fever" with "feverish", leading to mispronunciation. "Fever" is pronounced /ˈfiː.vər/, while "feverish" has a different stress pattern. Tip: Pay attention to the syllable structure and stress in each word.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some might pronounce "fever" with a short "e", sounding like "fev-er". The correct pronunciation has a long "ee" sound /ˈfiː.vər/. Tip: Focus on elongating the "ee" to distinguish it from shorter vowel sounds.