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wearily
Examples:
Thanks for replying though, however wearily and sceptically.
They wearily embrace, then dive beneath the water together.
Service continued wearily throughout the early winter of 1982.
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Common mistakes of wearily pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on "wea" instead of the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈwɛəriˌli". Remember, the correct pronunciation is "wɪəˈrɪli" in UK and "ˈwɪrəli" in US. Tip: Practice saying the second syllable louder.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many pronounce "wearily" with an "e" sound like in "wear" ("wɛə"), which is incorrect. The correct vowel sound is a short "i" in the second syllable. Tip: Focus on the "i" sound in "rily".
- Overemphasizing the "w": Some learners stress the "w" too much, leading to a drawn-out sound. The "w" should be quick and smooth. Tip: Say "wearily" as a single fluid word instead of breaking it up.
- Omitting the "l" sound: A common mistake is dropping the "l" in "wearily", making it sound like "weary". The "l" is essential for clarity. Tip: Emphasize the "l" by practicing with words like "really".
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may pronounce the ending as "lee" instead of "li". The correct ending in both US and UK is "li". Tip: Listen to native speakers and mimic the pronunciation of the last syllable.