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avalanche
Definition:
(nou) a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain (nou) a sudden appearance of an overwhelming number of things
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈævəlɑːntʃ
Examples:
The strong field accelerates the avalanche.
The avalanche is the most underestimated danger in the mountains.
You've buried the humor in an avalanche of miscellany
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Common mistakes of avalanche pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "a-va-'lanche." The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈæv.ə.læntʃ" in US and "ˈæv.ə.lɑːnʧ" in UK. Tip: Focus on saying "AV" loudly to emphasize the correct stress.
- Vowel confusion: Some people mispronounce the first vowel, saying "a" as in "cat" instead of "a" as in "bat." The correct pronunciation is "ˈæv" (like "have"). Tip: Practice the "a" sound by saying "have" to get it right.
- Final "ch" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce the final "ch" as "sh," leading to "avalan-sh." The correct pronunciation ends with "ch" as in "church": "ˈæv.ə.lænʧ." Tip: Emphasize the "ch" sound by practicing words like "match."
- Syllable count: Some learners mistakenly pronounce "avalanche" with four syllables instead of three, saying "a-va-lan-che." The correct breakdown is three syllables: "ˈæv.ə.lænʧ." Tip: Count the syllables on your fingers as you say the word to reinforce the correct count.
- Unstressed syllables: It's common to over-pronounce the unstressed syllables, making "avalanche" sound too heavy. The correct pronunciation is smoother: "ˈæv.ə.lænʧ." Tip: Practice saying the word quickly to get used to the natural rhythm.