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recovery
Definition:
(nou) return to an original state (nou) gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury (nou) the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost)
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈkʌvəri
Examples:
Convalescence is the gradual recovery of health and strength after illness.
It leads to the recovery of the tissue.
The report recommended recovery of the money.
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Common mistakes of recovery pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "re-ˈcov-ery". The correct pronunciation is "re-ˈcov-ery" (US), "rɪ-ˈkʌv.əri" (UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the "cov" syllable.
- Dropping the vowel sound: It's common to skip the "e" in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "recov-ery". The correct form includes the vowel, pronounced as "re-ˈkʌv.əri". Tip: Practice saying the full syllable to maintain clarity.
- Confusing the vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "o" in "cov" as a long "o" sound, saying "ree-ˈkōv-ery". The accurate pronunciation uses a short "o", as in "kʌv". Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Learners might stress the last syllable too much, saying "re-cov-er-ˈy". The correct pronunciation keeps the last syllable less emphasized: "re-ˈcov-ery". Tip: Keep the final syllable light and quick.
- Mispronouncing the "c" sound: Some may pronounce the "c" in "cov" as a hard "k", resulting in "re-ˈkav-ery". The correct sound is a soft "c" as in "cov". Tip: Listen to native speakers to distinguish between the sounds.