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How to pronounce:
perform
Phonetic Transcription:
pəˈfɔːm
Examples:
She will act as Hanks' understudy and perform in the ensemble of the show.
To perform an illocutionary act is to use a locution with a certain force.
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Common mistakes of perform pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /pərˈfɔrm/ instead of the correct /pərˈfɔːm/ in UK and /pərˈfɔrm/ in US. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "r": A common mistake is to pronounce "perform" with an exaggerated "r" sound, leading to /pərˈfɔrm/ sounding too harsh. Tip: Keep the "r" soft and blend it smoothly with the following vowel.
- Forgetting the vowel sound: Some may skip the "o" sound, saying /pərˈfɔm/ instead of /pərˈfɔːm/ in UK or /pərˈfɔrm/ in US. Tip: Ensure to pronounce the "o" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Mixing up vowel quality: Learners might confuse the vowel sounds, saying /pərˈfɔɪm/ instead of the correct /pərˈfɔːm/ in UK or /pərˈfɔrm/ in US. Tip: Focus on producing the correct long vowel sound in the second syllable.
- Incorrect syllable division: Some people may treat "perform" as having three syllables, pronouncing it as /pərˈfɔr.fɒm/. Tip: Remember that "perform" is a two-syllable word, with the correct division being /pərˈfɔːm/ in UK and /pərˈfɔrm/ in US.