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How to pronounce:
inferior
Definition:
(nou) one of lesser rank or station or quality (nou) a character or symbol set or printed or written beneath or slightly below and to the side of another character
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪnˈfɪərɪə
Examples:
Are the police inferior to the military
The quality of the image is inferior.
That was a product often considered inferior.
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Common mistakes of inferior pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "in-ˈfer-ior". The correct stress is on the second syllable: "in-ˈfɪr-i-ər" (US) or "ɪn-ˈfɪə-ri-ə" (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "fer" when pronouncing "inferior".
- Vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the first vowel sound, saying "in-ˈfi-rior". The correct first vowel sound is a short "i" as in "bit": "in-ˈfɪr-i-ər" (US) or "ɪn-ˈfɪə-ri-ə" (UK). Tip: Practice the "i" sound in "bit" to improve clarity.
- Ending sound: Some people drop the final "r" or pronounce it too softly, resulting in "in-ˈfer-i-o". The final "r" should be pronounced clearly: "in-ˈfɪr-i-ər" (US) or "ɪn-ˈfɪə-ri-ə" (UK). Tip: Make sure to articulate the "r" at the end of "inferior".
- Syllable count: A frequent error is reducing the syllable count, saying "in-fear" instead of "in-ˈfɪr-i-ər" (US) or "ɪn-ˈfɪə-ri-ə" (UK). The correct pronunciation has four syllables. Tip: Break the word into syllables to help with pronunciation.
- Consonant clarity: Some learners may confuse the "r" and "d" sounds, pronouncing it "in-ˈdɪr-i-ər". The correct consonant is "r": "in-ˈfɪr-i-ər" (US) or "ɪn-ˈfɪə-ri-ə" (UK). Tip: Pay attention to the tongue position when producing the "r" sound.