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baby
Definition:
(nou) a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk (nou) the youngest member of a group (not necessarily young) (nou) an immature childish person (nou) an unborn child; a human fetus (nou) sometimes used as a term of address for attractive young women (nou) a very young mammal (nou) a project of personal concern to someone
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbeɪbi
Examples:
The sweet and lovable baby was a son of the couple.
She carries the baby to term, but the child is a stillborn boy.
Niall is the son Myra left on the church doorstep when he was a baby.
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Common mistakes of baby pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "baby" with a short "a" sound, saying /ˈbæbi/ instead of the correct /ˈbeɪbi/. Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound as in "day" to improve accuracy.
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is putting stress on the second syllable, pronouncing "baby" as /bəˈbi/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈbeɪbi/. Tip: Remember the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Overemphasis on the "b": Some may exaggerate the "b" sound, making it sound too forceful, like /ˈbːeɪbi/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈbeɪbi/. Tip: Keep the "b" soft and natural to sound more fluent.
- Dropping the final "y": Some learners may omit the final "y," saying /ˈbeɪb/ instead of /ˈbeɪbi/. Tip: Always pronounce the final "y" to maintain the word's integrity and clarity.
- Confusing with similar words: It's easy to confuse "baby" with "babies," often mispronouncing it as /ˈbeɪbɪs/. The correct form is /ˈbeɪbi/ for singular and /ˈbeɪbiz/ for plural. Tip: Practice both forms to distinguish them clearly.