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reserve
Definition:
(nou) formality and propriety of manner (nou) something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose (nou) an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced (nou) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions (nou) a district that is reserved for particular purpose (nou) armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency (nou) the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈzɜːv
Examples:
Animals reserve fats in winter.
Squerrels reserve acorns at their sites.
The mammal fauna of the reserve is impoverished.
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Common mistakes of reserve pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "re-ZERV" instead of the correct "re-SERV". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable in "reserve" /rɪˈzɜrv/ (US) and /rɪˈzɜːv/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might pronounce the "e" in "reserve" as a long vowel, saying "ree-serve". Tip: The "e" is a short vowel sound /ɪ/ in both US and UK pronunciations.
- Dropping the final "e": A common mistake is to omit the final "e" sound, pronouncing it as "rezerv". Tip: Always include the final "e" in "reserve" to maintain clarity, pronounced as /rɪˈzɜrv/ (US) and /rɪˈzɜːv/ (UK).
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "reserve" with "deserve", leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Focus on the unique vowel sounds and stress patterns; "reserve" has a short "e" and stress on the second syllable.
- Mispronouncing the "r": Non-native speakers may struggle with the "r" sound in "reserve", saying "l" instead. Tip: Practice the "r" sound by positioning the tongue towards the roof of the mouth without touching it.