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How to pronounce:
blind
Definition:
(nou) people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group (nou) a hiding place sometimes used by hunters (especially duck hunters) (nou) a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight (nou) something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity
Phonetic Transcription:
blaɪnd
Examples:
They might turn a blind eye to the morally opprobrious means.
The girl's eyes are sightless and clouded, and he understands that she is blind.
So desperate that they might turn a blind eye to the morally opprobrious means.
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Common mistakes of blind pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "blind" with a long "i" sound, resulting in "bline-d" [blaɪnd]. Tip: Focus on the short vowel sound [ɪ] as in "sit" to maintain accuracy.
- Overemphasizing the "b": Learners may stress the "b" too strongly, making it sound like "B-lind." Tip: Keep the "b" subtle and blend it smoothly into the rest of the word for a natural flow.
- Omitting the "d" sound: Some might drop the final "d," saying "blin." This can lead to misunderstanding. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "d" clearly, as in [d] at the end of "blind."
- Incorrect stress placement: Some speakers might incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "bLIND." Tip: Remember that "blind" is a single-syllable word, so the stress is naturally on the initial sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "blind" with "bind" or "brind." Tip: Pay attention to the context and the vowel sound to distinguish "blind" [blaɪnd] from other similar-sounding words.