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shift
Definition:
(nou) an event in which something is displaced without rotation (nou) a qualitative change (nou) the time period during which you are at work (nou) the act of changing one thing or position for another (nou) the act of moving from one place to another (nou) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other (nou) a crew of workers who work for a specific period of time (nou) the key on the typewriter keyboard that shifts from lower-case letters to upper-case letters (nou) a woman's sleeveless undergarment (nou) a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist
Phonetic Transcription:
ʃɪft
Examples:
The faster the celestial object moves toward you, the bluer the shift.
The moon and the clouds also shift.
This creates the shift in the interference pattern.
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Common mistakes of shift pronunciation
- Misplacing the "h": Some learners may omit the "h" sound at the beginning, pronouncing it as "ift." This leads to confusion. Tip: Remember to start with "sh" /ʃ/ in both US /ˈʃɪft/ and UK /ˈʃɪft/.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common error is using a short "i" sound, resulting in "shieft." This is incorrect as "shift" uses a short "i." Tip: Focus on the vowel sound /ɪ/ in both US and UK pronunciations.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some may stress the "t" too much, saying "shiftt." This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "t" softer and more connected to the preceding sound in "shift."
- Adding an extra vowel: Learners might add an extra vowel sound, pronouncing it as "shifit." This is incorrect as "shift" has no extra syllable. Tip: Practice saying "shift" as a single syllable /ʃɪft/ without additions.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "shift" with "gift," leading to mispronunciation. Both words have different vowel sounds. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds and practice each word separately to avoid this mistake.