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Try LingUp Now!Start with 'fil', similar to 'fill', but with a clear 'i' sound.
Move to 'ter', pronounced like 'tur', with a light 'r' sound.
Combine both sounds smoothly.
fil-ter (incorrect vowel sound in 'fil')
fil-der (adding a 'd' sound)
fil-ter (omitting the 'r' sound)
Start with 'fil', similar to 'fill', ensuring 'i' is clear.
Move to 'tə', where 't' is clear and 'ə' is a schwa sound.
Blend both parts together smoothly.
fil-tuh (overstressing 'uh')
fil-der (adding a 'd' sound)
fil-tuh (mispronouncing the schwa)
In American English, the 'r' sound is pronounced at the end of a syllable.
The schwa sounds like a quick, relaxed 'uh'.
The 't' is slightly more pronounced in British English compared to American.
A device that removes impurities or deposits from a liquid or air.
/fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən/
The process of filtering.
/ˈfɪl.tər.ɪŋ/
The act of passing through a filter.
/rɪˈfaɪn/
To remove impurities or unwanted elements.
- Different stress and additional syllables in 'filtration'.
- Similar start but added 'ing' changes the ending sound.
- Different vowel sounds and stress pattern.
Relax your mouth to easily pronounce the schwa in British English.
In American English, ensure the 'r' at the end is slightly pronounced.
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