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sister
Definition:
(nou) a female person who has the same parents as another person (nou) a title given to a nun (and used as a form of address) (nou) a female person who is a fellow member of a sorority or labor union or other group (nou) sometimes used as a term of address for attractive young women
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɪstə
Examples:
The brother represents the instinctive and the sister the rational side.
Attention shifted from the brother to his ailing sister.
Sunny and her sister and brother go to live with Jerome and Esme Squalor.
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Common mistakes of sister pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "sister" with a long "i" sound, as in "sigh." The correct pronunciation uses a short "i" sound, /ˈsɪs.tər/ (US) and /ˈsɪs.tə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "i" as in "sit."
- Missing the "t" sound: A common mistake is to drop the "t" in "sister," making it sound like "siser." This alters the word's clarity. The "t" should be pronounced clearly as /ˈsɪs.tər/ (US) and /ˈsɪs.tə/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "t" when saying the word.
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Some may stress the second syllable, saying "sis-TER." The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈsɪs.tər/ (US) and /ˈsɪs.tə/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "sis" part.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Non-native speakers might pronounce "sister" with a strong "r" sound, creating confusion with words like "sister." The "r" should be softer, as in /ˈsɪs.tər/ (US) and /ˈsɪs.tə/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and light.
- Confusing "sister" with "sisterly": Some learners mix up "sister" with the longer word "sisterly," leading to mispronunciation. "Sister" is shorter and more straightforward, pronounced /ˈsɪs.tər/ (US) and /ˈsɪs.tə/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "sister" alone to master its sound.