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transfer
Definition:
(nou) the act of moving something from one location to another (nou) someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another (nou) the act of transfering something from one form to another (nou) a ticket that allows a passenger to change conveyances (nou) application of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation (nou) transferring ownership
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtrænsfɜː
Examples:
They transfer to his class and work to change the ethos of the school.
Manchester United needs to move quickly to finalize a transfer deal for Zaha.
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Common mistakes of transfer pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "trans-FER" instead of "TRANS-fer". Tip: Focus on the primary stress on the first syllable /ˈtræns.fɜr/ (US), /ˈtrɑːns.fɜː/ (UK).
- Dropping the "r": A common mistake is omitting the "r" sound, resulting in "trans-fuh" instead of "transfer". Tip: Practice the "r" sound by emphasizing the transition between syllables /ˈtræns.fɜr/ (US), /ˈtrɑːns.fɜː/ (UK).
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some speakers pronounce the first syllable as "tran" with a short "a" sound, like in "cat". Tip: Use the short "a" /æ/ to achieve the correct pronunciation /ˈtræns.fɜr/ (US), /ˈtrɑːns.fɜː/ (UK).
- Incorrectly pronouncing the final "fer": Learners may say "transfer" with a silent "r", sounding like "transfer" without the "r". Tip: Ensure you articulate the "fer" clearly to avoid confusion /ˈtræns.fɜr/ (US), /ˈtrɑːns.fɜː/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some pronounce "transfer" with an exaggerated "t" sound, leading to "t-transfer". Tip: Keep the "t" soft and blend it smoothly into the first syllable /ˈtræns.fɜr/ (US), /ˈtrɑːns.fɜː/ (UK).