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geyser
Definition:
(nou) a spring that discharges hot water and steam
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɡiːzə
Examples:
The geyser erupted soon after the ranger left.
On one wintry day, a geyser erupted near the Hakurei Shrine.
The geyser erupts from the casing of a well drilled in the late 1800s.
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Common mistakes of geyser pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "gey-ser" instead of the correct "GEY-ser" (ˈɡaɪ.zər in US, ˈɡiː.zə in UK). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common error is pronouncing "geyser" with a short vowel sound, leading to "gees-er." The correct pronunciation uses a diphthong: "gey" as in "high" (ˈɡaɪ). Tip: Practice saying "high" to get the right sound.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some people add an unnecessary syllable, pronouncing it as "gey-zer" instead of "geyser." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember that "geyser" has only two syllables.
- Confusing with "guy": Learners may pronounce "geyser" like "guy-ser," which changes the meaning entirely. The correct pronunciation starts with a "g" sound as in "go" (ˈɡaɪ.zər in US). Tip: Focus on the "g" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Mispronouncing the final "er": Some say "geyser" with a hard "er" sound, similar to "her." The correct ending is a schwa sound (ə), making it softer (ˈɡaɪ.zər in US). Tip: Practice saying "butter" to master this sound.