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How to pronounce:
choose
Phonetic Transcription:
tʃuːz
Examples:
This give teams the choice to choose the level competitiveness to compete in.
If you choose the first option, I think that's Quixotic and silly.
The option of the body of electors to choose verbal voting was ended in 1621.
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Common mistakes of choose pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some speakers confuse the vowel sound in "choose" with that in "chews" or "chose." In IPA, "choose" is /tʃuːz/ in both US and UK. Tip: Focus on the long "u" sound to differentiate.
- Ignoring the initial consonant cluster: The initial sound "ch" in "choose" can be mispronounced as "sh," leading to confusion with words like "shoes." In IPA, the correct sound is /tʃ/. Tip: Practice the "t" and "ʃ" together as a single sound.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "choose" as "choo-ZE." However, "choose" is a one-syllable word. In IPA, it is /tʃuːz/. Tip: Remember that "choose" has only one syllable and keep the stress on the initial sound.
- Adding an extra syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing "choose" as "choo-se," adding an unnecessary vowel sound. This is incorrect as "choose" is monosyllabic. In IPA, it is /tʃuːz/. Tip: Practice saying "choose" quickly to maintain its single-syllable pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the ending sound: Some may pronounce "choose" with a softer "z" sound, similar to "s." The correct ending sound is a voiced "z." In IPA, it is /tʃuːz/. Tip: Emphasize the buzzing sound at the end to ensure clarity.