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bulb
Definition:
(nou) a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure (nou) electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity (nou) a rounded part of a cylindrical instrument (usually at one end) (nou) anything with a round shape resembling a teardrop (nou) lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata) (nou) a rounded dilation or expansion in a canal or vessel or organ
Phonetic Transcription:
bʌlb
Examples:
In ordinary incandescent lamps this tungsten is deposited on the bulb.
He was the inventor of the light bulb.
The light bulb sometimes is known as the cousin of the sun.
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Common mistakes of bulb pronunciation
- Misplacing vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "bulb" with a long "u" sound, like "būlb". This is incorrect; the correct pronunciation is /bʌlb/ in US English and /bʌlb/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound as in "cup".
- Ignoring the "l": A common mistake is to omit the "l" and pronounce it like "bub". This alters the word completely. The correct pronunciation includes the "l" sound: /bʌlb/. Tip: Emphasize the "l" to maintain clarity.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may stress the second syllable, saying "bul-B". However, "bulb" is a single-syllable word, pronounced as /bʌlb/. Tip: Remember that "bulb" has only one syllable, so keep the stress on the first part.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "bulb" with "bub" or "bald". While "bulb" is pronounced /bʌlb/, "bub" is /bʌb/ and "bald" is /bɔld/. Tip: Pay attention to the ending sounds to differentiate these words.
- Overemphasizing the "b": Some people may pronounce "bulb" with an exaggerated "b" sound, making it sound like "b-bulb". This is unnecessary. The correct pronunciation is smoother: /bʌlb/. Tip: Keep the "b" sound clean and straightforward without doubling it.