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How to pronounce:
balloon
Definition:
(nou) large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air (nou) small thin inflatable rubber bag with narrow neck
Phonetic Transcription:
bəˈluːn
Examples:
Gabrielle sobs quietly and releases the balloon into the air.
The balloon uses the Sun radiation to heat the inside air.
The event is the largest hot air balloon festival in the world.
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Common mistakes of balloon pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ba-ˈloon". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "ˈbə-ˌluːn".
- Shortening the vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "balloon" with a short "a" as in "bat", leading to "bəl-ˈuːn". Tip: Use the long "a" sound as in "father" for the first syllable, "bə".
- Overemphasizing the "l": Some may pronounce "balloon" with an exaggerated "l", sounding like "ba-lloon". Tip: Keep the "l" smooth and natural, as in "bə-ˈluːn".
- Ignoring the second syllable: A frequent error is dropping the second syllable, resulting in "bal". Tip: Always include both syllables, saying "bə-ˈluːn" to ensure clarity.
- Mispronouncing the final "n": Some learners may pronounce it as "m", saying "bə-ˈluːm". Tip: Ensure that you pronounce the "n" clearly, as in "bə-ˈluːn".