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How to pronounce:
seven
Definition:
(nou) the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one (nou) one of four playing cards in a deck with seven pips on the face
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsevən
Examples:
It was launched by seven of the eight distilleries in the region.
The five out of the seven that survived to adulthood.
Only seven of the eight justices of the Court heard the appeal.
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Common mistakes of seven pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners may pronounce "seven" as "siven" with an "i" sound. This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /ˈsɛv.ən/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the "e" sound as in "bed."
- Omitting the schwa: A common mistake is dropping the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "sev" instead of "seven." The correct form is /ˈsɛv.ən/. Tip: Remember that the second syllable is weak and should sound like "ən."
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may place stress on the second syllable, saying "seVEN." However, the correct stress is on the first syllable, /ˈsɛv.ən/. Tip: Emphasize the first part, "sev," to avoid this error.
- Confusing with "seventh": Learners might confuse "seven" with "seventh," pronouncing it as "sev-enth." The correct pronunciation for "seven" is /ˈsɛv.ən/. Tip: Practice saying "seven" separately to distinguish it from "seventh."
- Overemphasizing the "v": Some may pronounce "seven" with an exaggerated "v" sound, leading to "sevvven." The correct pronunciation is /ˈsɛv.ən/. Tip: Keep the "v" sound clear but not overly strong.