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How to pronounce:
boughs
Definition:
(nou) any of the larger branches of a tree
Phonetic Transcription:
baʊ
Examples:
There are many boughs on the ground in the forest.
I feel the ladder sway as the boughs bend.
By the tree metaphor, we're looking for both the trunk and the major boughs.
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Common mistakes of boughs pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "boughs" with a short vowel sound, saying /bɑʊz/ instead of the correct /baʊz/. Tip: Remember that "boughs" rhymes with "vows" and has the diphthong /aʊ/.
- Ignoring the "gh" sound: Many people forget that "gh" is silent in "boughs," leading them to pronounce it incorrectly as /ɡhɑʊz/. Tip: Focus on the "ow" sound, which is pronounced /aʊ/, and omit the "gh."
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may stress the second syllable, saying "boughs" as /bəʊz/, which is incorrect. Tip: The primary stress is on the first syllable, so pronounce it as /baʊz/ with emphasis on the initial sound.
- Confusing "boughs" with similar words: Learners sometimes mix up "boughs" with "bows," leading to mispronunciations. Tip: Remember that "boughs" refers to tree branches and is pronounced /baʊz/, while "bows" can refer to bending or ties, pronounced /boʊz/.
- Overemphasizing the "s" sound: Some speakers may pronounce "boughs" too harshly, sounding like /baʊs/. Tip: The final "s" should be soft, blending smoothly into the word, ensuring it sounds like /baʊz/.