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ague
Definition:
(nou) a fit of shivering or shaking (nou) successive stages of chills and fever that is a symptom of malaria (nou) a mark (') placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation
Examples:
There will be a debate where you can ague for keeping it.
I would ague that this music originates in Africa or slavery.
Thus I would also ague for a hierarchic approach.
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Common mistakes of ague pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-'gue" instead of the correct ""ague". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable with the correct IPA pronunciation: /ˈeɪɡ juː/ (US) or /ˈeɪ ɡjuː/ (UK).
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is dropping the vowel sound in "ague", leading to "g" sounding alone. Tip: Ensure you pronounce both syllables clearly, as in /ˈeɪ ɡjuː/ (US) or /ˈeɪ ɡjuː/ (UK).
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "ague" with "ague" and "ague", pronouncing them the same way. Tip: Focus on the distinct sounds in "ague" /ˈeɪɡ juː/ (US) and /ˈeɪ ɡjuː/ (UK) to avoid mix-ups.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners may shorten the vowel sound, saying "a-gue" instead of "ague". Tip: Practice elongating the "a" sound to match the correct pronunciation: /ˈeɪɡ juː/ (US) or /ˈeɪ ɡjuː/ (UK).
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some people may pronounce "ague" with a hard "t" sound, saying "a-gut". Tip: Pay attention to the ending; it should be a smooth "ju" sound, as in /ˈeɪɡ juː/ (US) or /ˈeɪ ɡjuː/ (UK).