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How to pronounce:
other
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈʌðə
Examples:
The other is the life of the person.
The other person emasculated the lady.
The man disconcerted the other person on purpose.
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Common mistakes of other pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "other" with an "o" sound like in "go," leading to "ˈoʊðər." Tip: Remember that "other" uses a short "o" sound, pronounced as /ˈʌðər/ in US English and /ˈʌðə/ in UK English.
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying "other" as "əˈðər." Tip: The primary stress is on the first syllable, so pronounce it as "ˈʌðər" in US and "ˈʌðə" in UK.
- Overemphasizing the "th": Some speakers pronounce "other" with a strong "th" sound, making it sound like "o-th-er." Tip: The "th" should be soft and quick, as in "ð," to maintain natural flow.
- Dropping the vowel sound: Learners may say "other" too quickly, omitting the vowel, resulting in "ðər." Tip: Ensure to articulate the first syllable clearly, maintaining the "o" sound even in fast speech.
- Confusing with "another": Some confuse "other" with "another," leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Remember that "other" has a distinct pronunciation, /ˈʌðər/ in US and /ˈʌðə/ in UK, which emphasizes the difference.