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How to pronounce:
bough
Definition:
(nou) any of the larger branches of a tree
Phonetic Transcription:
baʊ
Examples:
I'm unaware of the use of bow for branch, in contrast to bough.
In 1401 is Hazlov bough by the Nicholas Jur from Cheb.
Portuguese simply bough them to the spanish to end the doubt.
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Common mistakes of bough pronunciation
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Many people say "bough" as /bɔː/ instead of the correct /baʊ/ in US English. Tip: Practice saying "how" and blend it with "b" to get "bough".
- Confusing with "bough" and "bow": Some confuse "bough" with "bow" (the front of a ship) which is pronounced /baʊ/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember that "bough" refers to a tree branch, while "bow" has different meanings.
- Ignoring the "gh": The "gh" in "bough" is silent, leading some to pronounce it as /g/. Tip: Focus on the "b" and "ow" sounds, and skip over the "gh" entirely.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ˈbɑʊ/. Tip: Keep the stress on the first syllable, so it sounds like /ˈbaʊ/.
- Overemphasizing the "b": People sometimes pronounce "bough" with a heavy emphasis on the "b," making it sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "b" soft and flow smoothly into the "ough" sound.