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Try LingUp Now!Start with an 's' sound, as in 'see'.
Upon the 's', add 'fear' without pronouncing 'f'.
End sharply with an 'r' sound.
suh-fear (2 syllables)
sf-ear (incorrect vowel sound)
sf-air (air instead of ear)
Start with an 's' sound, as in 'see'.
Upon the 's', add 'fear' without pronouncing 'f'.
End softly with an 'ə' or 'schwa' sound.
suh-fear (2 syllables)
sf-ear (incorrect vowel sound)
sf-air (air instead of ear)
The 'ph' is silent, making it an easier blend of sounds.
Form a narrow shape for 's', then round it for 'eer'.
Yes, it is a single-syllable word with natural stress.
A round 3D object like a ball.
/ˈsfɪr.ɪ.kəl/
Shaped like a sphere
/ˈhɛm.ɪ.sfɪr/
Half of a sphere
/ˈæt.məs.fɪr/
The air around a planet
Shorter vowel sound vs. spherical
No initial 'he' sound vs. hemisphere
Missing 'at' and longer sound vs. atmosphere
Think of a ball when saying 'sphere' to aid pronunciation.
Link with 'fear' to remember the sound without 'f'.
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