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periphery
Definition:
(nou) the outside boundary or surface of something
Phonetic Transcription:
pəˈrɪfəri
Examples:
The nucleus is flattened and located on the periphery.
An electrical heater is attached to the periphery of the drum.
The periphery of the cell contains a band of hemoglobin.
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Common mistakes of periphery pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, pronouncing it as "PER-i-phery". The correct stress is on the second syllable: /pəˈrɪf.ər.i/ in US and /pəˈrɪf.əri/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the second syllable to emphasize it correctly.
- Omitting the second "r": Some people pronounce "periphery" as "peh-rif-ee" without the second "r". The full pronunciation includes this sound: /pəˈrɪf.ər.i/ in US and /pəˈrɪf.əri/ in UK. Tip: Practice saying the "r" in the middle to maintain clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners may mispronounce the vowels in "periphery", saying "perifery" with a short "i" sound. The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound in the first syllable: /pəˈrɪf.ər.i/ in US and /pəˈrɪf.əri/ in UK. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the correct vowel sounds.
- Blending syllables: Some might blend the syllables too closely, making "periphery" sound like "perifery". The correct articulation keeps the syllables distinct: /pəˈrɪf.ər.i/ in US and /pəˈrɪf.əri/ in UK. Tip: Practice separating the syllables when speaking to enhance clarity.
- Using a hard "ph": A common mistake is pronouncing "periphery" with a hard "ph" as in "phone". The "ph" should sound like an "f": /pəˈrɪf.ər.i/ in US and /pəˈrɪf.əri/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the "f" sound to ensure correct pronunciation.