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nature
Definition:
(nou) the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized (nou) a causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe (nou) the natural physical world including plants and animals and landscapes etc. (nou) the complex of emotional and intellectual attributes that determine a person's characteristic actions and reactions (nou) a particular type of thing
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈneɪtʃə
Examples:
The answer is rooted in the relative nature of power.
The color of the root will determine the nature of the game.
The cause of the vandalism is due to the nature of the topic.
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Common mistakes of nature pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "na-'ture" instead of "'na-ture" (ˈneɪ.tʃər in US, ˈneɪ.tʃʊə in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "a" as in "cat" instead of the long "a" sound as in "day." The correct pronunciation is "'na-ture" (ˈneɪ.tʃər/ˈneɪ.tʃʊə). Tip: Practice the long "a" sound to improve clarity.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some speakers insert an extra syllable, saying "na-'tur-e" instead of "'na-ture." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly into two syllables.
- Overemphasizing "t": Some learners pronounce "t" too strongly, making it sound like "nature" with a hard "t." The correct pronunciation is softer, as in "'na-ture." Tip: Relax your tongue when producing the "t" sound to achieve a natural flow.
- Mispronouncing the "ure" ending: Some may pronounce "ure" as "yer" or "air." The correct ending is a soft "cher" sound, as in "'na-ture" (ˈneɪ.tʃər/ˈneɪ.tʃʊə). Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the subtle differences in the ending sounds.