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breast
Definition:
(nou) the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen (nou) either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman (nou) meat carved from the breast of a fowl (nou) the part of an animal's body that corresponds to a person's chest
Phonetic Transcription:
brest
Examples:
Ptosis of the breast refers to drooping or sagging of the breast.
The normal male breast is indistinguishable from the immature female breast.
She was diagnosed as a breast cancer.
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Common mistakes of breast pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "breast" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying /brɛst/ instead of the correct /brɛst/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound, as in "bed".
- Overemphasizing the "r": People sometimes stress the "r" too much, leading to a pronunciation like /bræst/. This is incorrect. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and ensure it blends smoothly with the preceding "b".
- Skipping the final "t": A common mistake is to drop the final "t," pronouncing it as /brɛs/. This alters the meaning and is not standard. Tip: Always pronounce the "t" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Incorrect syllable stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "breast" as if it has two syllables. The correct pronunciation is a single syllable /brɛst/. Tip: Remember that "breast" is monosyllabic, so keep it concise.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "breast" with "brass" or "brest," leading to mispronunciations. The correct pronunciation is /brɛst/. Tip: Practice differentiating these words by focusing on the vowel sounds and final consonants.