Tag: language-learning
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Prefixes 7: Vocabulary and Pronunciation
Prefixes In, Im, Il and Ir Prefixes Meaning in, im, il, ir not in, im, il, ir in The words in this lesson with in, im, il and ir have the meaning not. Examples of words meaning in are inherit, insert, inspire, immigrate, impact, impress, illuminate, and irrigate.Pronunciation tips: These prefixes are pronounced with the short I sound, the sound in is. These prefixes are usually not stressed.Note: In is used before words with many…
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Prefixes 6: New Words and Pronunciation
The Prefix Dis Prefix Meaning dis not, opposite of Pronunciation tips: Pronounce dis with a short I sound, as in “is.” Try not to use an ee sound. One way to avoid that is to make the short I with a lower pitch. Also, make it more similar to u in up than to ee in…
