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peril
Definition:
(nou) a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune (nou) a state of danger involving risk (nou) a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈperəl
Examples:
The editor is apparently in peril.
The environmentalists see peril.
The word is also cognate to peril.
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Common mistakes of peril pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "per-IL" instead of the correct "PER-il". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable with the IPA pronunciation /ˈpɛr.ɪl/ for both US and UK.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "peril" with a long "e" sound, as in "pee-ril". This is incorrect. Tip: Use the short "e" sound /ɛ/ to pronounce "peril" correctly.
- Skipping the vowel: Some may say "prl" by omitting the middle vowel. This makes the word unclear. Tip: Ensure to pronounce both syllables clearly: /ˈpɛr.ɪl/, including the "i".
- Confusing with "perilous": Learners sometimes confuse "peril" with "perilous," which has a different stress pattern. Tip: Focus on the simpler structure of "peril" with the primary stress on the first syllable.
- Adding a syllable: Some might mistakenly say "per-ill" with an extra "l" sound. This changes the word. Tip: Stick to the two-syllable structure of "peril" /ˈpɛr.ɪl/ to avoid confusion.