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sterile
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsteraɪl
Examples:
Are there sterile parts of the body
Are the hybrid pallid sturgeons sterile
The sterile pollen is located in the anthers.
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Common mistakes of sterile pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "ster-ˈile". This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the first syllable: "ˈster.əl". Tip: Emphasize "ster" to pronounce it correctly.
- Pronouncing the vowel incorrectly: Many people pronounce the first syllable as "stair". In "sterile", it should be pronounced as "ˈstɛr" (US) or "ˈstɛə" (UK). Tip: Make sure to use the short "e" sound, like in "bed".
- Overemphasizing the second syllable: Some may say "ster-ile" with a clear "i" sound. The correct pronunciation is "ster-əl", where the "i" is a schwa sound. Tip: Practice saying "ster" quickly followed by a soft "əl".
- Forgetting the final sound: Learners sometimes drop the "l" sound at the end, saying "ster-ə". The correct pronunciation includes the "l": "ˈster.əl". Tip: Focus on articulating the "l" clearly at the end of the word.
- Confusing with "steril": Some mix up "sterile" with "steril", which has a different meaning. "Sterile" is pronounced "ˈster.əl" while "steril" is pronounced "ˈstɛr.əl". Tip: Remember the context to differentiate the two words.