Therapeutic

Therapeutic (Adjective)
Syllable division: ther·​a·​peu·​tic
How to pronounce: UK: /ˌθer.əˈpjuː.tɪk/ US: /ˌθer.əˈpjuː.t̬ɪk/

British VS American Pronunciation of the word Therapeutic

#1 Meaning: Concerning the treatment of an illness or health issue.
Example:
> He earned a distinction in pharmacology and therapeutics while attending medical school.
> I see no use in taking this medication if it does not provide me with any therapeutic advantages.

#2 Meaning: Making someone feel happier and more comfortable, or making someone feel healthier.
Example:
> Swimming with dolphins is said to provide therapeutic benefits.
> Perhaps the therapeutic properties of chocolate are boosting sales.

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Picture

Picture (Noun)
Syllable division: pic·​ture
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈpɪk.tʃər/ US: /ˈpɪk.tʃɚ/

British VS American Pronunciation of the word Picture

#1 Meaning: A sketch, painting, photo, and so on.
Example:
> My son enjoys drawing pictures of our family.

#2 Meaning: Something that is viewed on a television or movie screen.
Example:
> From where we sat, we could get a perfectly clear picture, which was amazing.

#3 Meaning: A movie.
Example:
> Hopefully all our hard work will be rewarded when we receive a reward for the best picture of the year.

#4 Meaning: Anything created in your mind by the use of your imagination or recollection.
Example:
> Just try to picture yourself doing your dream job one day.

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Posthumous

Posthumous (Adjective)
Syllable division: post·​hu·​mous
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/ US: /ˈpɑːs.tʃə.məs/

British VS American Pronunciation of the word Posthumous

Meaning:
Example: What happens after a person passes.
>  He received a posthumous award for bravery.
> The author earned numerous prestigious accolades for her body of work, but all were posthumous.

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Mere

Mere (Adjective)
Syllable division: mere
How to pronounce: UK: /mɪər/ US: /mɪr/

British VS American Pronunciation of the word Mere

#1 Meaning: Used to stress that something is little or insignificant.
Example:
> It only cost me a mere $10.

#2 Meaning: Used to express someone's strong feelings about something or how intense a situation is.
Example:
> The mere possibility of you leaving without saying goodbye is driving me crazy.

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Tier

Tier (Noun/Verb)
Syllable division: tier
How to pronounce: UK: /tɪər/ US: /tɪr/

British VS American Pronunciation of the word Tier

Tier as a NOUN
Meaning: One of numerous levels of significance, quality, and so forth.
Example:
> When I go to a live sports match, I like to sit in one of the upper-tier pavilions.
> The room was filled with three-tiered metal bunk beds.

Tier as a VERB
Meaning: Arranging or organizing things in layers.
Example:
> The theatrical chairs were steeply tiered.
> You have to tier a wedding cake for the next client.

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