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card
Definition:
(nou) one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes (nou) a card certifying the identity of the bearer (nou) a rectangular piece of stiff paper used to send messages (may have printed greetings or pictures) (nou) thin cardboard, usually rectangular (nou) a witty amusing person who makes jokes (nou) a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement (nou) a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited (nou) a record of scores (as in golf) (nou) a list of dishes available at a restaurant (nou) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat (nou) a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
Phonetic Transcription:
kɑːd
Examples:
Thus the board used in the card game became the tiled map in the video game.
The card value is on the bottom of the card.
The owners of the cards are nototious for using the card to cheat.
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Common mistakes of card pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "card" as /kærd/ instead of /kɑrd/ (US) or /kɑːd/ (UK). This mistake often comes from confusing the "a" with the short "a" sound. Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound, similar to "father."
- Ignoring the "r" sound: A common error is to pronounce "card" as /kæd/ or /kɑːd/, dropping the "r" entirely. This can happen in non-rhotic accents. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "r" clearly, as it is essential in this word.
- Overemphasizing the consonant: Some speakers say "card" with a heavy emphasis on the "c," sounding like /kɑːrd/ instead of /kɑrd/. This can make the word sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "c" sound light and smooth to maintain a natural flow.
- Confusing with similar words: It's easy to mix up "card" with "cart" or "hard," leading to incorrect pronunciation. For example, "card" should not sound like /kɑrt/. Tip: Practice by repeating "card" in sentences to distinguish it from similar words.
- Vowel length confusion: Learners sometimes pronounce "card" with a short vowel sound, making it sound like "kard." This can occur due to regional accents. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel length; it should be more prolonged, resembling the sound in "far."