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How to pronounce:
cart
Definition:
(nou) a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal (nou) wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels
Phonetic Transcription:
kɑːt
Examples:
Horses are dragging a cart.
The man pulled the cart.
The cart was laden with bags of rice.
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Common mistakes of cart pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Many learners pronounce "cart" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying /kɑːt/ (UK) or /kɑrt/ (US) instead of the correct /kɑrt/. Tip: Focus on the "a" sounding like "ah" in "father."
- Dropping the "r": Some speakers omit the "r" sound, pronouncing it as /kɑːt/ (UK) or /kɑt/ (US). Tip: Make sure to articulate the "r" clearly after the vowel for accurate pronunciation.
- Misplacing stress: Incorrectly stressing the second syllable, saying "car-t," can lead to confusion. "Cart" is a single-syllable word with the primary stress on the first syllable. Tip: Emphasize the "c" and "a" together, keeping it one syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some learners pronounce "cart" with an overly pronounced "t," sounding like /kɑrtʰ/. Tip: The "t" should be crisp but not aspirated; keep it soft to match standard pronunciation.
- Lengthening the vowel: A common mistake is to stretch the vowel sound, pronouncing it as /kɑːrt/. Tip: Keep the vowel short and concise, ensuring it sounds natural and aligns with the correct phonetic structure.