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bath
Definition:
(nou) a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it) (nou) you soak and wash your body in a bathtub (nou) a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body (nou) an ancient Hebrew liquid measure equal to about 10 gallons (nou) a town in southwestern England on the River Avon; famous for its hot springs and Roman remains (nou) a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
Phonetic Transcription:
bɑːθ
Examples:
She upbraids him for showering his dog in the bath tub.
How do you clean the bath with a piddling short shower hose
The eyebrow expert recommends tweezing your brows after a hot bath or shower.
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Common mistakes of bath pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "bath" with a short "a" sound as in "cat" /kæt/. In UK English, it is pronounced with a broad "a" sound /bɑːθ/. Tip: Practice by elongating the "a" sound as in "father."
- Ignoring the "th" sound: Many speakers omit the "th" sound in "bath," pronouncing it as "ba." This can lead to misunderstandings. The correct pronunciation includes the voiced dental fricative /θ/. Tip: Place your tongue between your teeth and blow air gently.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ba-TH." However, "bath" is a single-syllable word with primary stress on "b." Tip: Focus on saying "bath" quickly and clearly in one breath.
- Confusing regional accents: In some US dialects, "bath" is pronounced with a short "a" as in /bæθ/. This differs from the UK pronunciation. Tip: Listen to native speakers from different regions to grasp these variations better.
- Overemphasizing the "t" sound: Some learners may overly stress the "t" at the end, making it sound harsh. The "t" in "bath" should be softer and less pronounced in casual speech. Tip: Relax your tongue and avoid a hard stop when saying "bath."