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child
Definition:
(nou) a young person of either sex (nou) a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age (nou) an immature childish person (nou) a member of a clan or tribe
Phonetic Transcription:
tʃaɪld
Examples:
The First shows the dutiful mother and wife caring for her child.
The mother embraced the child.
A surrogate mother may be the genetic mother of the child or not.
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Common mistakes of child pronunciation
- Dropping the "ch" sound: Some learners pronounce "child" as "ild" by omitting the initial "ch" sound. This leads to confusion with other words. Tip: Practice starting with the "ch" sound, pronounced as /tʃ/ in both US and UK English.
- Misplacing the stress: Incorrectly stressing the second syllable can make "child" sound unnatural. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "child" (ˈtʃaɪld). Tip: Emphasize the "ch" sound to ensure correct stress.
- Using a long "i" sound: Some may pronounce "child" with a long "i" as in "file," resulting in a sound like "chield." This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that "child" uses a diphthong /aɪ/, which should not be prolonged.
- Confusing with "child"s": Learners sometimes add an extra syllable, pronouncing "child" as "chail-d." This can lead to misunderstanding. Tip: Focus on the single syllable of "child" (ˈtʃaɪld) to avoid this mistake.
- Overemphasizing the "d" sound: Some individuals may pronounce "child" with an overly pronounced "d," sounding like "chail-d." This can distort the word. Tip: Keep the "d" soft and connected to the vowel, maintaining the smooth flow of "child."