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Short sentences
/ɛr/ in short sentences
These short sentences put /ɛr/ in everyday contexts. Read at a natural pace — don't over-emphasize the target.
Tips
- Don't pause artificially before target words
- Keep function words reduced (a, the, of, for → short schwa)
- Let stress fall naturally on content words
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The bear shared a rare pair of chairs with his mare.
Claire carefully prepared her hair for the fair.
We stared at the scary stairs over there.
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