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seventy
Definition:
(nou) the cardinal number that is the product of ten and seven
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsevnti
Examples:
This cafe consumed about seventy thousand hogsheads of sugar a month.
He had the twelve and the seventy.
She is seventy years old.
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Common mistakes of seventy pronunciation
- Dropping the first syllable: Some learners may pronounce "seventy" as "ven-tee," omitting the initial "sev" sound. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable /ˈsɛv/ to ensure clarity.
- Misplacing stress: A common error is stressing the second syllable, saying "se-VEN-ty" instead of "SEV-en-ty." The primary stress is on the first syllable in both US /ˈsɛv.ən.ti/ and UK /ˈsɛv.ən.ti/. Tip: Practice saying "seventy" with a strong emphasis on "sev."
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some might say "siv-enty" instead of "seventy," confusing the vowel sound. The correct pronunciation has a short "e" sound. Tip: Focus on pronouncing the "e" as /ɛ/, like in "bed."
- Incorrectly blending syllables: Learners may say "sev-enty," blending the syllables too closely. This can make "seventy" sound like a different word. Tip: Clearly articulate each syllable: "SEV-en-ty."
- Using a hard "t" sound: Some may pronounce the final "t" in "seventy" too harshly, sounding like "seventee." The "t" should be softer. Tip: Practice softening the "t" to sound more natural, as in /ti/.