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How to pronounce:
broom
Definition:
(nou) a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle (nou) any of various shrubs of the genera Cytisus or Genista or Spartium having long slender branches and racemes of yellow flowers (nou) common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere
Phonetic Transcription:
bruːm
Examples:
I sweeped my room with a broom.
The broom is used to sweep the ice surface.
Heavy is the hand that holds the broom.
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Common mistakes of broom pronunciation
- Misplacing the "r" sound: Many learners pronounce "broom" as "bloom" by confusing the "r" and "l" sounds. In IPA, "broom" is /brum/ in US and /bruːm/ in UK. Tip: Focus on curling your tongue slightly to produce the "r" sound correctly.
- Overemphasizing the vowel: Some may pronounce "broom" with a long "oo" sound, making it sound like "brooom." This mispronunciation can lead to confusion. Tip: Keep the vowel sound short and crisp, as in /brum/ for US or /bruːm/ for UK.
- Ignoring the final consonant: A common mistake is to drop the "m" sound at the end, saying "broo." This can make your speech unclear. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "m" clearly, as it is crucial for the word's integrity.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some learners mistakenly stress the first syllable, saying "BROOM" instead of the correct pronunciation with a secondary stress. In IPA, it's /ˈbrum/ for US and /ˈbruːm/ for UK. Tip: Remember that "broom" is a single syllable with primary stress on the "br" sound.
- Confusing "broom" with similar words: Learners may mix up "broom" with "broomstick" or "bloom." This can lead to miscommunication. Tip: Practice saying "broom" in isolation to distinguish it from other similar-sounding words.