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wildlife
Definition:
(nou) all living things (except people) that are undomesticated
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈwaɪldlaɪf
Examples:
The wildlife of the area is rare.
The pollution endangers the existence of wildlife.
Much of the wildlife here is undiscovered and undocumented.
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Common mistakes of wildlife pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "wild-'life." The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf" (US) and "ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "wild" with emphasis to get the stress right.
- Vowel sound confusion: The vowel sound in "wild" can be mispronounced as "wihld." The correct pronunciation features a diphthong: "waɪld" (US/UK). Tip: Listen to native speakers and mimic their pronunciation of "wild."
- Silent letters: Some may mistakenly pronounce "wildlife" as "wild-lif." The "e" at the end is silent, making it "ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf" (US) and "ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf" (UK). Tip: Remember that the "e" does not affect the pronunciation.
- Linking sounds: Learners might pause between "wild" and "life," saying "wild life." The correct pronunciation links the two words smoothly: "ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf" (US/UK). Tip: Practice saying "wildlife" as one continuous word.
- Incorrect syllable division: Some may divide "wildlife" into three syllables, pronouncing it as "wild-lif-e." The correct division is two syllables: "ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf" (US/UK). Tip: Focus on blending the two syllables together for clarity.