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brain
Definition:
(nou) that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord (nou) mental ability (nou) that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason (nou) someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality (nou) the brain of certain animals used as meat
Phonetic Transcription:
breɪn
Examples:
The disease is characterized by hardening of the brain tissues.
Pyromania is obviously not a disease or a brain deficiency, it's a personality.
The brain is in the head, encircling and mainly 'above' the esophagus.
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Common mistakes of brain pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "brain" as /bɹæn/ instead of /bɹeɪn/. This mistake occurs due to confusion with similar words. Tip: Focus on the "ai" in "brain," which creates the long "a" sound.
- Ignoring the final "n": A common error is omitting the "n" sound, saying /bɹeɪ/ instead of /bɹeɪn/. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "n" clearly at the end of "brain."
- Overemphasizing the "b": Some learners stress the "b" too much, saying /ˈbɹeɪn/ with excessive force. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "b" soft and blend it smoothly into the following vowel sound.
- Confusing "brain" with "brian": People sometimes pronounce "brain" as /ˈbɹaɪən/, which is incorrect. This mistake can arise from familiarity with the name "Brian." Tip: Remember that "brain" has a long "a" sound, not the "i" sound in "Brian."
- Mispronouncing the "r": Some may pronounce "brain" as /bɹeɪŋ/, adding an unnecessary "ng" sound. This is a common slip. Tip: Ensure that the "r" is pronounced correctly without adding extra sounds.