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bank
Definition:
(nou) sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water) (nou) a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities (nou) a long ridge or pile (nou) an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers (nou) a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies) (nou) the funds held by a gambling house or the dealer in some gambling games (nou) a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force (nou) a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home (nou) a building in which the business of banking transacted (nou) a flight maneuver; aircraft tips laterally about its longitudinal axis (especially in turning)
Phonetic Transcription:
bæŋk
Examples:
The taxpayers exchanged the cash for newer currency at the bank.
The unit of account of the bank is the Islamic Dinar.
The bank also laundered large amounts of cash for drug traffickers.
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Common mistakes of bank pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "bank" with a long "a" sound, like in "cake". This leads to a mispronunciation as /beɪŋk/. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound /æ/ as in "cat".
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying "ban-k". In English, "bank" is a single-syllable word, pronounced /bæŋk/. Tip: Remember that "bank" has only one syllable, so stress is not applicable.
- Confusing "n" and "m": Some may pronounce "bank" with an "m" sound, resulting in "bamk". This alters the word to /bæmk/, which is incorrect. Tip: Ensure the "n" sound is clear and distinct.
- Overemphasizing the final "k": Learners might pronounce "bank" with an exaggerated "k", making it sound like "bunk". This leads to a mispronunciation as /bæŋkʌk/. Tip: Keep the final "k" sound soft and quick.
- Dropping the final consonant: Some speakers might say "ban" instead of "bank", omitting the "k" sound entirely. This results in /bæn/, which changes the meaning. Tip: Always pronounce the final "k" to maintain clarity.