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How to pronounce:
brood
Definition:
(nou) the young of an animal cared for at one time
Phonetic Transcription:
bruːd
Examples:
The incidence of brood parasitism is uncertain.
It involves separation of the queen from the brood.
Cases of brood parasitism have been noted.
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Common mistakes of brood pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "brood" with a short "o" sound, like in "book". The correct pronunciation is /bruːd/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on elongating the "oo" to create a smooth sound.
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying "brood" as if it were two syllables. "Brood" is a single-syllable word with the stress on the only syllable /bruːd/. Tip: Remember that "brood" has no additional syllables.
- Overemphasizing the "b": Some may stress the "b" too heavily, making it sound harsh. The "b" in "brood" should be pronounced clearly but gently, as /b/. Tip: Practice saying "brood" softly to maintain a natural flow.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Learners sometimes add an "uh" sound after "brood", pronouncing it as "brood-uh". The correct pronunciation is /bruːd/ with no extra sounds. Tip: Focus on ending the word cleanly without adding vowels.
- Confusing with "broad": Some might confuse "brood" with "broad", leading to mispronunciation. "Brood" is pronounced /bruːd/, while "broad" is /brɔːd/ in UK and /brɔd/ in US. Tip: Practice distinguishing the vowel sounds to avoid confusion.