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liver
Definition:
(nou) large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotti (nou) liver of an animal used as meat (nou) a person who has a special life style (nou) someone who lives in a place
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈlɪvə
Examples:
Iron is stored in the liver, the pancreas and the heart.
The liver is one of the largest organs in the body.
The liver is responsible for efficient detoxification of the body.
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Common mistakes of liver pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "li-VER" instead of the correct "LIV-er" (ˈlɪv.ər in UK, ˈlɪv.ɚ in US). Tip: Remember that the first syllable carries the primary stress.
- Confusing vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the first vowel as "ee" instead of the short "i," leading to "lee-ver." The correct pronunciation is "liver" with a short "i" sound (ˈlɪv). Tip: Practice saying "live" to ensure the short "i" sound.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some may say "liv" instead of "liver," dropping the unstressed syllable. This results in a mispronunciation. Tip: Always include the second syllable, even if it is less emphasized.
- Overemphasizing the "r": In some accents, learners might overpronounce the "r" in "liver," making it sound like "liv-er" with a heavy "r" sound. Tip: Keep the "r" soft and subtle, as it is not stressed in this word.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the ending: Some may pronounce the ending as "er" (like "her") instead of the correct schwa sound "ər" (ˈlɪv.ər in UK, ˈlɪv.ɚ in US). Tip: Focus on the relaxed pronunciation of the ending to sound more natural.