hurry, Harry

hurry - /ˈhʌr.i/

Harry - /ˈhɛr.i/

• Harry told me to hurry up because we were late for the movie.
• If Harry doesn’t hurry, we’ll miss the last train home.
• You don’t have to hurry, Harry - we still have plenty of time.
• Harry was in such a hurry that he forgot his phone at home.
• I saw Harry hurry past the store on his way to work.
• Hurry up, Harry! The bus is about to leave!
• Harry didn’t hurry, even though the meeting had already started.
• She called out, “Hurry, Harry!” as he slowly walked toward the car.
• Harry’s decision to hurry led him to trip on the sidewalk.
• If you hurry, Harry, you might still catch the last slice of cake!

• Hurry - /ˈhʌr.i/ - спешить

  "u" произносится как в словах "cup" и "but".

  "r" произносится отчетливо, но не сильно.

Рифмуется со словом "worry" (акцентируется звук "ur" как в слове "her").

• Harry - /ˈhɛr.i/ или реже /ˈhæri/ - имя Гарри

  В Американском английском звучит как "Hair-ee"  - /ˈhɛr.i/ ,  похоже со словом "carry".

  В некоторых регионах может произноситься как "Hah-ree"  - /ˈhæri/, но это редко в США.

Рифмуется со словом "marry" (короткий звук "a", как в "cat").

timber vs lumber

timber - /ˈtɪmbə/ - древесина, бревна, необработанные лесоматериалы

lumber - /ˈlʌmbə/ - пиломатериалы, обработанные лесоматериалы, древесина

В США и Канаде термин timber обычно используется для обозначения деревьев (или древесины таких деревьев), которые еще не обработаны или еще даже не были срублены, в то время как термин lumber  обычно относится к древесине, которая была обработана как строительный материал (доски и планки).

worse, worth

worse - /wɜːrs/

worth - /wɜːrθ/

• The situation is worse than we thought, but the experience is still worth having.
• Is fixing the car really worth it if it keeps getting worse?
• The weather was bad yesterday, but it’s worse today - not worth going out!
• His attitude is getting worse, and it’s not worth arguing with him anymore.
• Don’t make it worse by saying something that isn’t even worth mentioning.
• That movie was worse than expected, and definitely not worth the ticket price.
• If the job makes you feel worse every day, you should ask if it’s worth the stress.
• Her injuries were much worse than they looked, but she said the hike was worth it.
• The pain got worse, but the results were worth the struggle.
• It’s not worth your energy to stress over things that make you feel worse.

• worse - /wɜːrs/ - хуже

worse рифмуется с curse, purse, verse.

• worth - /wɜːrθ/ - стоимость, ценность, достоинства, цена, заслуживающий, обладающий, стоящий

worth рифмуется с birth, earth, dearth, mirth.

dearth - /dɜ:rθ/- нехватка, недостаток, голод

mirth - /mɜːrθ/ - веселье

force, forth

force - /fɔrs/

forth - /fɔrθ/

• The strong wind will force the waves forth onto the shore.
• He had to use great force to push the heavy door forth.
• The judge ordered him to come forth, but no one could force him to speak.
• The explosion sent debris forth with an incredible force.
• She had to force the truth forth, despite her hesitation.
• A mighty force drove the river forth from the mountains.
• With determination, she forced her ideas forth during the debate.
• The magician seemed to force the rabbit forth from the hat.
• The soldiers moved forth with great force, determined to win the battle.
• The earthquake forced water forth from deep underground.

• Force - /fɔrs/ - сила, усилие

На конце четкий звук /s/.

Рифмуется со словом "horse".

• Forth -  /fɔrθ/ - вперёд, впереди, далее, дальше

Произносится с мягким звуком "th" как и слово "fourth".

Рифмуется со словом "north".

fourth, forth

fourth - /fɔrθ/

forth - /fɔrθ/

    

• On the fourth day of our journey, we set forth at dawn.
• She finished in fourth place and proudly stepped forth to receive her medal.
• The knight was the fourth to come forth and accept the challenge.
• It was the fourth attempt to bring forth a solution to the problem.
• On July fourth, fireworks burst forth into the sky.
• The fourth chapter of the book sets forth the main argument.
• After reaching the fourth level of training, he was ready to go forth into battle.
• The fourth student to raise his hand came forth with an interesting question.
• After waiting until the fourth round, the boxer stepped forth with confidence.
• The fourth speaker was asked to come forth and present his ideas.

• Fourth - /fɔrθ/ - четвёртый

Рифмуется со словом "north".

• Forth - /fɔrθ/ - вперёд, впереди, далее, дальше

obstruct, abstract

obstruct - /əbˈstrʌkt/

abstract - /ˈæb.strækt/ (adj/noun), /æbˈstrækt/ (verb)

• The thick fog began to obstruct our view of the abstract sculpture in the park.
• His refusal to cooperate did nothing but obstruct progress on the abstract design project.
• The abstract nature of the artwork didn’t obstruct its emotional impact.
• She feared that too many details would obstruct the clarity of her abstract.
• The protesters tried to obstruct the entrance, holding signs with abstract slogans.
• Don't let minor issues obstruct your ability to grasp the abstract theory.
• They accused the speaker of trying to obstruct the debate with overly abstract arguments.
• The concrete wall served to obstruct the view, while the painting offered an abstract vision.
• A literal interpretation might obstruct your understanding of the abstract metaphor.
• His legal team tried to obstruct justice by confusing the jury with abstract concepts.

• obstruct - /əbˈstrʌkt/ - преграждать, заслонять , препятствовать, затруднять
• abstract - /ˈæb.strækt/ (adj/noun), /æbˈstrækt/ (verb) - абстрактный, отвлеченный; абстрагировать; обзор, конспект, краткое описание, выдержка, краткое изложение