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Move to the 'ɛ' sound, like in 'bet'.
End with the 'd-i' sound, pronounced 'dee' but shorter.
stea-dy (wrong vowel sound in -ead)
sted-dy (extra emphasis on 'd')
ste-di (wrong separation)
Start with the 'st' sound, like in 'star'.
Move to the 'ɛ' sound, similar to 'bet'.
End with the 'd-i' sound, pronounced 'dee' but shorter.
stea-dy (wrong vowel sound in -ead)
sted-dy (extra emphasis on 'd')
ste-di (wrong separation)
The 'y' at the end sounds like a short version of 'ee'.
The 'a' helps form the 'e' sound, not silent.
The stress is on the first syllable: 'stead'.
Firmly fixed or not moving.
/ˈstɛdəli/
In a stable manner.
/ˈstɛdinəs/
The quality of being steady.
/ʌnˈstɛdi/
Not firm or stable.
Final vowel sound in 'steadily' is 'ə', not 'i'.
'Steadiness' uses the suffix '-ness' which changes ending.
'Unsteady' adds 'un-' prefix, changes stress.
Make sure the 'e' is clear and not confused with 'a'.
Keep emphasis on 'stead' for correct pronunciation.
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