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brother
Definition:
(nou) a male with the same parents as someone else (nou) a male person who is a fellow member (of a fraternity or religion or other group) (nou) a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities (nou) used as a term of address for those male persons engaged in the same movement (nou) a title given to a monk and used as form of address
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbrʌðə
Examples:
The brother represents the instinctive and the sister the rational side.
Attention shifted from the brother to his ailing sister.
Sunny and her sister and brother go to live with Jerome and Esme Squalor.
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Common mistakes of brother pronunciation
- Misplacing the "th" sound: Many learners pronounce "brother" with a "t" sound instead of the correct "th" sound, resulting in "brot-her." The correct pronunciation is /ˈbrʌðər/ in US English and /ˈbrʌðə/ in UK English. Tip: Practice saying "this" and "that" to master the "th" sound.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may say "brother" with an "o" as in "go," leading to "broh-ther." The correct vowel sound is a short "u" as in "cup," pronounced /ˈbrʌðər/ (US) and /ˈbrʌðə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "u" sound by comparing it to "mother."
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Learners often stress the second syllable, saying "bro-THER" instead of the first syllable. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈbrʌðər/ (US) and /ˈbrʌðə/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize "bro" when speaking.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers may pronounce "brother" with an exaggerated "r," making it sound like "broth-er." The "r" should be subtle, especially in US English. The correct pronunciation is /ˈbrʌðər/ (US) and /ˈbrʌðə/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "r" soft and blend it smoothly with the preceding sounds.
- Skipping the "th" sound: A common mistake is to omit the "th" entirely, resulting in "bother." This changes the meaning and is incorrect. The correct pronunciation includes the "th" sound, as in /ˈbrʌðər/ (US) and /ˈbrʌðə/ (UK). Tip: Practice by saying "brother" slowly, ensuring you include the "th."