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blue
Definition:
(nou) blue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime (nou) blue clothing (nou) any organization or party whose uniforms or badges are blue (nou) the sky as viewed during daylight (nou) used to whiten laundry or hair or give it a bluish tinge (nou) the sodium salt of amobarbital that is used as a barbiturate; used as a sedative and a hypnotic (nou) any of numerous small butterflies of the family Lycaenidae
Phonetic Transcription:
bluː
Examples:
The shirt was green and blue plaid, and the pants were these black skinnies.
The color of the ribbon was blue.
The blue color of the ribbon symbolizes the color of bruises.
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Common mistakes of blue pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "blue" as "bloo" (/bluː/), neglecting the correct vowel sound. Tip: Focus on the long "u" sound, ensuring it is pronounced clearly.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "b-lue" (/ˈbluː/). Tip: Remember that "blue" is a single-syllable word, so emphasize the whole word instead.
- Confusing with similar words: It's common to mix up "blue" with "blew" (/bluː/), especially in writing. Tip: Practice saying both words aloud to distinguish their meanings and ensure clarity in pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "b" sound: Some learners pronounce "blue" with an exaggerated "b" sound, almost as "buh-lue" (/bʌlˈuː/). Tip: Keep the "b" soft and smooth, focusing on the flow into the vowel sound.
- Dropping the vowel: A frequent error is omitting the vowel sound, pronouncing it as "b" (/b/). Tip: Always include the "lu" sound to avoid confusion and ensure proper pronunciation of "blue".