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How to pronounce:
weary
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈwɪəri
Examples:
She is somewhat weary and exhausted.
Tired and weary under the hot scorching sun, Draupadi fainted of thirst.
When the rest of the people of Pea still ran, they got tired and weary.
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Common mistakes of weary pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "wea-ry" (ˈwɪəri). The correct stress is on the first syllable: "weary" (ˈwɪəri in UK, ˈwɪri in US). Tip: Practice saying "WEAR-y" to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: "Weary" can be confused with "weary" (ˈwɪəri) and "wary" (ˈwɛəri). These words have different meanings and pronunciations. Tip: Focus on the vowel sounds; "weary" has a clear "ear" sound.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some speakers may shorten the vowel sound, pronouncing "weary" as "wary" (ˈwɛəri). This changes the meaning and can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Make sure to elongate the "ea" in "weary" for clarity.
- Over-articulating: Some learners might overemphasize the "r" sound, saying "weary" with a strong "r" (ˈwɪəri). This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "r" soft and smooth to sound more fluent.
- Dropping the final "y": A common mistake is to drop the final "y" sound, pronouncing "weary" as "weare" (ˈwɪə). This can confuse listeners. Tip: Always pronounce the "y" clearly at the end to maintain the word's integrity.