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boar
Definition:
(nou) Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States (nou) an uncastrated male hog
Phonetic Transcription:
bɔː
Examples:
The boar is somewhat larger than the sow.
The area is popular for the hunting of boar and deer.
The male is called a boar, the female a sow, and the young piglets.
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Common mistakes of boar pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "boar" with a different vowel sound, like /oʊ/ instead of /ɔː/. This can lead to confusion with words like "bore." Tip: Focus on the rounded vowel /ɔː/ to differentiate.
- Overemphasizing the "r": In some accents, the "r" in "boar" may be pronounced too strongly, leading to an unnatural sound. In US English, it is pronounced /bɔːr/ with a softer "r." Tip: Keep the "r" subtle to maintain a natural flow.
- Ignoring the length of the vowel: Some speakers shorten the vowel sound in "boar," pronouncing it as /bɔr/. This can make it sound like "bore." Tip: Practice extending the vowel sound to /ɔː/ to ensure clarity.
- Confusing with "bore": Learners sometimes mix up "boar" and "bore," leading to incorrect usage. "Boar" refers to a male pig, while "bore" means to make someone uninterested. Tip: Remember that "boar" has the longer vowel sound /ɔː/.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may stress the wrong syllable or mispronounce "boar" as a two-syllable word. The correct pronunciation is one syllable, /bɔːr/. Tip: Keep it simple with a single stress on the vowel sound.