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meteor
Definition:
(nou) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere (nou) a streak of light in the sky at night that results when a meteoroid hits the earth's atmosphere and air friction causes the meteoroid to melt or vaporize or explode
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmiːtɪə
Examples:
The left over debris is called meteoric dust or just meteor dust.
I have the picture of the meteor.
It is the parent body of the Leonid meteor shower.
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Common mistakes of meteor pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some people place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "me-TE-or" /ˈmiː.ti.ər/ (UK) or /ˈmiː.t̬i.ɔːr/ (US). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for correct stress.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing "meteor" with a short "e" sound, like "met-e-or." This leads to /ˈmɛ.ti.ər/ (UK) or /ˈmɛ.t̬i.ɔːr/ (US). Tip: Use a long "ee" sound as in "see."
- Omitting the second syllable: Some may say "meteor" as "mete-or," dropping the middle syllable. This results in /ˈmiː.tər/ (UK) or /ˈmiː.t̬ɚ/ (US). Tip: Remember to pronounce all three syllables clearly.
- Confusing the final sound: People often mispronounce the ending, saying "meteor" with a hard "r" sound, like "meteor." This leads to /ˈmiː.ti.ɔː/ instead of the correct /ˈmiː.ti.ər/ (UK) or /ˈmiː.t̬i.ɔːr/ (US). Tip: Use a softer ending to maintain accuracy.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some learners stress the "t" too much, saying "me-TE-or" with a heavy emphasis. This can alter the flow of the word. Tip: Keep the "t" clear but light, ensuring it flows smoothly into the next syllable.