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ache
Definition:
(nou) a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
Phonetic Transcription:
eɪk
Examples:
ACHE is the patient branch of the American Headache Society.
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Common mistakes of ache pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "ache" with a long "a" sound, like in "cake" (eɪ). The correct pronunciation is /eɪk/ in US English and /eɪk/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the "a" sound that is similar to "day."
- Ignoring the silent "h": Many people mistakenly pronounce the "h" in "ache," resulting in a sound like /h/ before the vowel. The "h" is silent, so it should sound like /eɪk/. Tip: Remember that the "h" does not affect the pronunciation in this case.
- Confusing with "ache" and "ak": Some learners may say "ache" as /ak/, which is incorrect. The correct pronunciation includes the diphthong /eɪ/, making it sound like "ayk." Tip: Practice saying words like "make" and "take" to get comfortable with the /eɪ/ sound.
- Overemphasizing the vowel: A common mistake is to overly stress the vowel sound, making it sound too drawn out. "Ache" should be pronounced with a balanced stress on the vowel, /eɪk/. Tip: Keep the vowel sound clear but concise, similar to "lake."
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some might add an extra syllable, saying "ache" as /ˈeɪkə/. The correct pronunciation is a single syllable, /eɪk/. Tip: Break it down to just one syllable to avoid adding unnecessary sounds.