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class
Definition:
(nou) a collection of things sharing a common attribute (nou) a body of students who are taught together (nou) people having the same social, economic, or educational status (nou) education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings (nou) a league ranked by quality (nou) a body of students who graduate together (nou) a taxonomic group containing one or more orders (nou) elegance in dress or behavior
Phonetic Transcription:
klɑːs
Examples:
It is a given that the peasantry, of course, is class stratified.
Cherish is the secretary of the class and of the group as well.
She is the secretary of the class and of the group as well.
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Common mistakes of class pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "class" with a long "a" sound, saying /kleɪs/. This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound /æ/ in both US and UK pronunciations.
- Ignoring the final "s": A common mistake is to drop the "s" sound, resulting in "clas." The correct pronunciation is /klæs/ in US and /klɑːs/ in UK. Tip: Always emphasize the final "s" to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasizing the initial "c": Some may pronounce "class" with an exaggerated "k" sound, saying /kɫæs/. This is not standard. Tip: Aim for a soft "c" sound, pronounced as /kl/ to sound more natural.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes mix up "class" with "glass," leading to mispronunciation. "Class" is /klæs/ and "glass" is /ɡlæs/. Tip: Practice saying each word separately to distinguish the initial sounds.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may incorrectly stress "class" on the second syllable, saying /klæs/. This word is monosyllabic and should not have multiple stresses. Tip: Remember that "class" has only one syllable, so keep the stress on the single sound.