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ivory
Definition:
(nou) a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses (nou) a shade of white the color of bleached bones
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈaɪvəri
Examples:
The elephant ivory is expensive.
The ivory at the palace was seized.
Academic insularity is sometimes referred to as the ivory tower.
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Common mistakes of ivory pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress on the second syllable, saying "i-ˈvo-ry". This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the first syllable: "ˈaɪ.və.ri". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first part, "ˈaɪ", when pronouncing "ivory".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the first vowel sound as "ih" instead of "ai". This leads to saying "ih-və-ry". The correct pronunciation is "ˈaɪ.və.ri". Tip: Practice the "ai" sound like in "my" to get it right.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers tend to overpronounce the "r" in "ivory", saying "ˈaɪ.və.ri" with a strong "r" sound. In both US and UK pronunciations, the "r" is softer. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle to maintain the natural flow of the word.
- Forgetting the schwa: In "ivory", the second syllable features a schwa sound, pronounced as "ə". Some may skip this, saying "ˈaɪ.vri". The correct form is "ˈaɪ.və.ri". Tip: Practice saying "uh" softly to help incorporate the schwa sound.
- Mixing up the ending: Learners sometimes pronounce the ending as "ee" instead of "i". This results in "ˈaɪ.və.ree" instead of "ˈaɪ.və.ri". Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound at the end to pronounce "ivory" correctly.