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How to pronounce:
colt
Definition:
(nou) a young male horse under the age of four (nou) a kind of revolver
Phonetic Transcription:
kəʊlt
Examples:
An ordinance forbade any habitant to possess more than two mares and one colt.
The colt is gazing a grass in the field.
After this was discovered, the colt was sidelined for the rest of the season.
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Common mistakes of colt pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "colt" as "colt" with a long "o" sound like /oʊ/ instead of the correct /oʊ/ in US and /əʊ/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the short, rounded "o" sound.
- Ignoring the final "t": A common mistake is dropping the "t" at the end, saying "col" instead of "colt." The correct pronunciation includes the final /t/ sound. Tip: Always emphasize the "t" to complete the word.
- Confusing "colt" with "coat": Some might pronounce "colt" like "coat," which has a different vowel sound. "Coat" is pronounced /koʊt/ in US and /kəʊt/ in UK. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds to differentiate these words.
- Incorrect syllable stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "co-'lt" instead of the correct single-syllable "colt" (/koʊlt/ or /kəʊlt/). Tip: Remember that "colt" is a single-syllable word with stress on the first and only syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "c" sound: Some might pronounce "colt" with an exaggerated "c" sound, making it sound harsh. The correct pronunciation should have a soft "c" sound, as in /k/. Tip: Keep the "c" sound clear but not overly pronounced.