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carriage
Definition:
(nou) a railcar where passengers ride (nou) a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses (nou) characteristic way of bearing one's body (nou) a machine part that carries something else (nou) a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkærɪdʒ
Examples:
Another form of the carriage was the pageant wagon of the 14th century.
The cartridge is mounted in the carriage.
The carriage was of the split trail type.
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Common mistakes of carriage pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈkærɪdʒ". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈkærɪdʒ". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable when saying "carriage".
- Overemphasizing the "a": A common mistake is to pronounce "carriage" with a long "a" sound, like "ˈkeɪrɪdʒ". The correct pronunciation uses a short "a" sound: "ˈkærɪdʒ". Tip: Focus on a quick, short "a" sound to get it right.
- Ignoring the "r": Some speakers may drop the "r" sound, pronouncing "carriage" as "ˈkæɪɪdʒ". The "r" should be pronounced clearly in both US and UK English: "ˈkærɪdʒ". Tip: Practice saying the "r" sound to ensure clarity in your pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Learners sometimes pronounce the ending as "dʒ" instead of "ɪdʒ", resulting in "ˈkærɪdʒ" sounding like "ˈkærɪdʒ". The correct ending is "ɪdʒ". Tip: Pay attention to the smooth transition from "ɪ" to "dʒ" at the end of "carriage".
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "carriage" with "garage" due to similar sounds. "Carriage" is pronounced "ˈkærɪdʒ", while "garage" can vary. Tip: Practice distinguishing between these words by focusing on their unique sounds.