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reverie
Definition:
(nou) absentminded dreaming while awake (nou) an abstracted state of absorption
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈrevəri
Examples:
Carla wakes him from the reverie.
He is brought out of his reverie by the boss.
A bell rings, startling the adult Butch out of this reverie.
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Common mistakes of reverie pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "rev-ˈer-ē". The correct stress is on the first syllable, "ˈrev-ə-ˌrē". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "rev" part.
- Vowel confusion: Some people pronounce the first vowel as "e" in "met", resulting in "ˈmɛv-ə-ˌrē". The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound, "ˈrev-ə-ˌrē". Tip: Practice saying "rev" to get the vowel right.
- Silent "e" misunderstanding: Learners often pronounce the final "e" as in "cake", saying "rev-er-ˈē". In "reverie", the "e" is silent. Tip: Focus on ending with the "rē" sound without emphasizing the "e".
- Overemphasis on syllables: Some may say "rev-er-ree" with equal stress on all syllables. The correct pronunciation is "ˈrev-ə-ˌrē", with a natural flow. Tip: Say it smoothly, allowing the first syllable to lead.
- Incorrect vowel length: People sometimes pronounce "reverie" with a long "e" sound, resulting in "rev-er-ˈē". The correct pronunciation has a short vowel sound in the second syllable. Tip: Practice saying "rev" quickly to maintain the correct vowel length.