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bridge
Definition:
(nou) a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc. (nou) a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected (nou) something resembling a bridge in form or function (nou) the hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose (nou) any of various card games based on whist for four players (nou) a wooden support that holds the strings up (nou) a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth (nou) the link between two lenses; rests on the nose (nou) an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands
Phonetic Transcription:
brɪdʒ
Examples:
The firm hired the American Bridge Company to construct the bridge.
The bridge carries the Thames Path across the river.
The bridge takes the Thames Path across the river.
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Common mistakes of bridge pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "bridge" with an incorrect vowel sound, like "breej." The correct pronunciation is /brɪdʒ/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound, as in "sit."
- Ignoring the "dʒ" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "bridge" as "brij" without the "dʒ" sound. The correct version includes the voiced affricate /dʒ/. Tip: Practice saying "judge" to master the "dʒ" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers may overpronounce the "r" in "bridge," making it sound like "brridge." This can lead to confusion. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and blend it smoothly with the vowel.
- Dropping the final sound: A frequent error is to drop the final sound, pronouncing it as "bri." The correct pronunciation is /brɪdʒ/, which includes the final "dʒ" sound. Tip: Make sure to fully articulate the ending to be understood clearly.
- Mispronouncing the initial "b" sound: Some learners may say "v" instead of "b," resulting in "vriʤ." The correct pronunciation starts with /b/. Tip: Practice differentiating between "b" and "v" by saying pairs like "bat" and "vat."