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brush
Definition:
(nou) a dense growth of bushes (nou) an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle (nou) momentary contact (nou) conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor (nou) a bushy tail or part of a bushy tail (especially of the fox) (nou) a minor short-term fight (nou) the act of brushing your teeth (nou) the act of brushing your hair (nou) contact with something dangerous or undesirable
Phonetic Transcription:
brʌʃ
Examples:
Tooth brushing is the act of cleaning teeth with a toothbrush.
It is an apparatus for clearing brush by shredding or pulverizing the brush.
The brush strokes are merciless.
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Common mistakes of brush pronunciation
- Misplacing the "r": Many learners pronounce "brush" as /brʌs/ instead of /brʌʃ/. This leads to confusion with words like "bus." Tip: Emphasize the "r" sound, ensuring it connects smoothly to the "u."
- Ignoring the "u" sound: Some tend to say "brush" as /brʊʃ/ instead of /brʌʃ/. This mistake can come from overemphasizing the "u." Tip: Focus on the "u" being pronounced as "uh" in "brush."
- Overemphasizing the "sh": Learners might stress the "sh" too much, pronouncing it as /brʌʃʃ/. This can make it sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "sh" sound soft and smooth, blending it with the preceding sounds.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Pronouncing "brush" with a long "u" as in /bruːʃ/ is common. This alters the word entirely. Tip: Remember that the vowel sound in "brush" is a short "u," similar to "cup."
- Omitting the final "h": Some may drop the "h" sound, saying "brus" instead of "brush." This changes the word's meaning. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "h" clearly at the end to complete the word accurately.