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weird
Definition:
(nou) fate personified; any one of the three Weird Sisters
Phonetic Transcription:
wɪəd
Examples:
Soon he sees many strange, weird, and oafish creatures around.
The rest of the comment is weird.
Now, that would be weird and ironical.
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Common mistakes of weird pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "weird" as "weerd" /wiːrd/, confusing it with similar words. Tip: Remember the correct vowel sound is /ɪ/, as in "bird" /bɜːrd/.
- Ignoring the "w" sound: Many forget to pronounce the initial "w" in "weird," saying "eird" /ɪrd/. Tip: Always articulate the "w" /w/ clearly to start the word correctly.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "weird" as /ˈwɪrd/. Tip: The primary stress is on the first syllable, so say /ˈwɪrd/ for accuracy.
- Overemphasizing the "r" sound: Learners sometimes overpronounce the "r" in "weird," leading to a harsh sound. Tip: Keep the "r" soft and natural without exaggeration, as in /wɪrd/.
- Confusing with "weared": Some mistakenly say "weird" as "weared" /wiːrd/, thinking it follows regular past tense rules. Tip: Remember that "weird" is an irregular word; it does not change form like regular verbs.