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cold
Definition:
(nou) a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs) (nou) the absence of heat (nou) the sensation produced by low temperatures
Phonetic Transcription:
kəʊld
Examples:
Summer is moderate and the winter is chilling cold.
The species is cold adapted and hibernates in the winter.
The summers are faintly warm and the winters are cold.
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Common mistakes of cold pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "cold" with a long "o" sound, like /koʊld/ in US English and /kəʊld/ in UK English. This can lead to confusion with similar words. Tip: Focus on the diphthong /oʊ/ in US and /əʊ/ in UK.
- Incorrect stress placement: "Cold" is a single-syllable word, so it has no secondary stress. Mispronouncing it with a stressed vowel can make it sound unnatural. Tip: Practice saying "cold" clearly, emphasizing the /k/ and /l/ sounds.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Some speakers might pronounce the "l" in "cold" too strongly, making it sound like /koʊld/ or /kəʊld/. This can alter the word's smoothness. Tip: Keep the "l" sound light and blend it smoothly with the vowel.
- Dropping the final "d": A common mistake is to say "col" instead of "cold," omitting the final /d/ sound. This can change the meaning entirely. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "d" clearly at the end of the word to maintain its integrity.
- Confusing with "gold": Some learners may mix up "cold" with "gold," leading to miscommunication. Both words have distinct vowel sounds and meanings. Tip: Listen closely to the vowel difference, focusing on the /oʊ/ in "cold" and the /oʊ/ in "gold."