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birth
Definition:
(nou) the time when something begins (especially life) (nou) the event of being born (nou) the process of giving birth (nou) the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents (nou) a baby born; an offspring
Phonetic Transcription:
bɜːθ
Examples:
There is a festal celebration for the birth of the child.
Was the pregnancy and the birth of the child good news for her
At birth, a horoscope is made for the child based on the position of the stars.
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Common mistakes of birth pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "birth" with a long "i" sound, saying /bɜːrθ/ instead of the correct /bɜrθ/ (US) or /bɜːθ/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the short vowel sound represented by "ir".
- Ignoring the "th" sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "birth" as /bɪrθ/, replacing the "th" with a "t" sound. Tip: Practice saying "th" as in "think" to get comfortable with this sound.
- Adding an extra vowel: Some may say "birth" as /bɜrɪθ/, inserting an extra "i" sound. This is incorrect. Tip: Keep the pronunciation smooth and concise, focusing on the "ir" and "th" sounds.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Learners sometimes stress the first syllable, saying "BIRTH" instead of the correct stress on the single syllable. Tip: Remember that "birth" is a one-syllable word, so there's no need for additional stress.
- Confusing it with similar words: Some confuse "birth" with "berth," leading to mispronunciation. "Berth" is pronounced /bɜrθ/ (US) and /bɜːθ/ (UK). Tip: Pay attention to context to avoid mixing these words up.