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awe

Definition:

(nou) an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration (nou) a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

Phonetic Transcription:

ɔː

Examples:

The style was meant to dazzle and awe.

Your pleasantness is truly awe inspiring.

He inspires awe in the people of the world.

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Related Words:

respect

honor

How to perfect your pronunciation of: awe

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Common mistakes of awe pronunciation

Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "awe" with a short "a" sound, like in "cat." The correct pronunciation is /ɔː/ in UK and /ɑ/ in US. Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel to achieve the correct sound.
Ignoring the silent "w": Many people mistakenly pronounce the "w" in "awe," leading to an incorrect sound. In both US and UK pronunciations, the "w" is silent. Tip: Practice saying "awe" without the "w" to avoid confusion.
Overemphasizing the "a": Some learners stress the "a" too much, making it sound like "aw" instead of "awe." The correct stress pattern is on the vowel sound. Tip: Listen to native speakers to grasp the subtlety in stress.
Confusing "awe" with similar words: "Awe" is often confused with "aw" or "or," which have different meanings and sounds. "Awe" is pronounced /ɔː/ in UK and /ɑ/ in US. Tip: Use context to differentiate between these words when speaking.
Mispronouncing in connected speech: In fast speech, learners may slur "awe" with adjacent words, affecting clarity. The correct pronunciation should remain distinct. Tip: Practice saying "awe" clearly in sentences to improve your fluency.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "awe" in American English?

In American English, "awe" is pronounced as /ɔː/ with a single syllable. The vowel sound is similar to the "aw" in "saw," and there is no pronounced "w" sound at the end.

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "awe" between American and British English?

In British English, "awe" is pronounced as /ɔː/ as well, similar to American English. Both accents share the same vowel sound, so there is no significant difference in pronunciation.

What is the syllable structure of the word "awe"?

The word "awe" has one syllable, making it a monosyllabic word. It is pronounced with a long vowel sound, which is the core of its pronunciation.

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "awe"?

A common mistake is pronouncing "awe" with a hard "w" sound at the end, which is incorrect. Instead, focus on the long vowel sound /ɔː/ and avoid adding any extra sounds.