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award
Definition:
(nou) a grant made by a law court (nou) a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction (nou) something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈwɔːd
Examples:
The award was subsumed in 2002 by the Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award.
Give the contributor the misplaced granulatity award.
The award is at the financial level of the Nobel awards.
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Common mistakes of award pronunciation
- Dropping the "a": Many learners omit the initial "a" sound, pronouncing it as "wrd." This leads to misunderstanding. Tip: Remember to pronounce the "a" as /ə/ in both US and UK versions: /əˈwɔrd/ (US) and /əˈwɔːd/ (UK).
- Misplacing stress: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-WARD." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Focus on the primary stress on the second syllable: "a-WARD" should be pronounced as /əˈwɔrd/ (US) and /əˈwɔːd/ (UK).
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners sometimes pronounce "award" with a long "a" sound, like "ah-ward." This is incorrect. Tip: Use a schwa sound /ə/ for the first syllable. It should sound like "uh-WARD."
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers stress the "r" too much, making it sound like "aw-ARD." This is not standard. Tip: Keep the "r" soft and smooth. Pronounce it as /wɔrd/ (US) and /wɔːd/ (UK) without overemphasis.
- Ignoring the final "d": A common mistake is to drop the final "d," saying "a-wah." This changes the word entirely. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the final "d" clearly, as in /d/ in both US and UK pronunciations.