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silver
Definition:
(nou) a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography (nou) coins made of silver (nou) a light shade of grey (nou) silverware eating utensils (nou) a trophy made of silver (or having the appearance of silver) that is usually awarded for winning second place in a competition
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɪlvə
Examples:
The alloy has the luster of silver and the solidity of iron.
Don captured the gold in the 200m and the silver in the 100m.
Gold plating of silver is used in the manufacture of jewellery.
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Common mistakes of silver pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "si-VER". The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈsɪl.vər/ (US) and /ˈsɪl.və/ (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "sil" part.
- Overpronouncing the "l": Some speakers exaggerate the "l" sound in "silver", making it sound unnatural. The correct pronunciation has a softer "l" sound, blending smoothly with the vowels. Tip: Practice saying "sil" quickly before adding "ver".
- Dropping the "v" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "silver" as "siller", omitting the "v" sound entirely. This alters the meaning and clarity. The "v" should be clear as in /ˈsɪl.vər/. Tip: Isolate the "v" sound by practicing with words like "very".
- Confusing "silver" with "silvers": Some learners mistakenly pronounce "silver" with an extra "s" at the end, saying "silvers". The correct form does not include an "s". Tip: Remember that "silver" is singular and does not need an additional "s".
- Mispronouncing the final "r": In some accents, the final "r" in "silver" is dropped, making it sound like "silva". In standard American English, it should be pronounced clearly as /ˈsɪl.vər/. Tip: Practice saying "silver" in a full sentence to reinforce the "r" sound.