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How to pronounce:
unaware
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌʌnəˈweə
Examples:
Hubbard was unaware of the duplicity.
I was unaware of the injunction.
Are the residents simply unaware of the danger
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Common mistakes of unaware pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners put stress on the second syllable, saying "un-a-'ware" instead of the correct "un-a-'ware" (ˌʌn.əˈwɛr) in US English and "ˌʌn.əˈwɛə" in UK English. Tip: Always stress the last syllable for clarity.
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is to skip the schwa sound in the first syllable, pronouncing it as "unware" instead of "unaware" (ˌʌn.əˈwɛr). Tip: Remember to pronounce the "a" as a soft "uh" sound.
- Incorrect vowel pronunciation: Some might pronounce the second syllable as "weir" instead of "ware." This leads to saying "un-a-weir" instead of "unaware" (ˌʌn.əˈwɛr). Tip: Focus on the "air" sound in "ware" to avoid confusion.
- Blending syllables: Learners sometimes blend the syllables too closely, making "unaware" sound like "unwair." This can obscure the word's meaning. Tip: Practice separating the syllables clearly: "un-a-ware" (ˌʌn.əˈwɛr) to enhance understanding.
- Overemphasizing the first syllable: Some may incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "Unaware" instead of "unaware." This alters the natural flow of the word. Tip: Keep the first syllable light and focus on the stress in the last syllable.