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interference
Definition:
(nou) a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries (nou) the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding (nou) electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication (nou) blocking a player's path with your body (nou) any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɪntəˈfɪərəns
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Common mistakes of interference pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "in-ter-ˈfēr-əns". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "in-ˌtər-ˈfēr-əns". Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "fēr" syllable when pronouncing "interference".
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "interference" with a short "i" sound, saying "ˌɪn-tər-ˈfɪə-rəns". The correct pronunciation starts with a schwa sound: "ˌɪn-tər-ˈfēr-əns". Tip: Practice starting with the softer "in" sound to improve clarity.
- Dropping syllables: Learners sometimes drop the second syllable, saying "ˈɪn-fər-əns". This makes the word unclear. The full pronunciation is "in-ˌtər-ˈfēr-əns". Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables distinctly for better understanding.
- Incorrect final sound: Some may pronounce the ending as "ˈɪn-tər-ˈfɪə-rən" instead of the correct "ˈfēr-əns". This alters the meaning. Tip: Pay attention to the "fēr" sound at the end to maintain accuracy in "interference".
- Mispronouncing "t": A common error is to soften the "t" sound, making it sound like a "d" in "in-ˌdər-ˈfēr-əns". The correct pronunciation keeps a clear "t": "in-ˌtər-ˈfēr-əns". Tip: Practice saying "t" firmly to ensure clarity in your speech.