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bag
Definition:
(nou) a flexible container with a single opening (nou) the quantity of game taken in a particular period (usually by one person) (nou) a place that the runner must touch before scoring (nou) a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women) (nou) the quantity that a bag will hold (nou) a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes (nou) an ugly or ill-tempered woman (nou) mammary gland of bovids (cows and sheep and goats) (nou) an activity that you like or at which you are superior
Phonetic Transcription:
bæɡ
Examples:
On the floor, there was a bag containing syringes and heroin paraphernalia.
You have such a threadbare bag of tricks.
Does every bag also have a bit of gristle
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Common mistakes of bag pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "bag" with a long vowel sound, like "bayg". This is incorrect. In both US and UK English, "bag" is pronounced with a short vowel sound /bæɡ/ (US) and /bæɡ/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound, similar to "cat".
- Overemphasizing the "g": Many speakers tend to overemphasize the "g" sound in "bag", making it sound harsh. The correct pronunciation has a softer ending, /bæɡ/. Tip: Practice by saying "bag" quickly to achieve a smoother sound.
- Ignoring the final consonant: Some may drop the final "g" sound, saying "ba" instead of "bag". This can lead to misunderstandings. The correct pronunciation includes the "g" sound /bæɡ/. Tip: Always ensure the "g" is pronounced clearly at the end.
- Confusing "bag" with similar words: Learners sometimes mix up "bag" with "beg" or "big". Each has distinct vowel sounds. "Bag" is /bæɡ/, while "beg" is /bɛɡ/ and "big" is /bɪɡ/. Tip: Practice minimal pairs to distinguish these sounds effectively.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some might incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ba-G". "Bag" is a single-syllable word with primary stress on the first syllable /bæɡ/. Tip: Remember that "bag" has no extra syllables; keep the stress on the first part.