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comfort
Definition:
(nou) a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain (nou) a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment (nou) the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction (nou) a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state (nou) satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing (nou) bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together (nou) assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkʌmfət
Examples:
It's stated goal was to comfort the afflicted and to afflict the comfortable.
Comfort is the opposite of discomfort.
But little is the comfort of this life, as compared with the hereafter.
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Common mistakes of comfort pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "com-FORT" instead of the correct "COM-fort" /ˈkʌm.fɚt/ (US) or /ˈkʌm.fət/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners pronounce "comfort" with an "o" sound like in "go," resulting in "com-fort." The correct vowel sound is the short "u" /ʌ/. Tip: Practice saying "cup" to get the right vowel sound.
- Silent "t": A common mistake is to omit the "t" sound, leading to "com-for." The "t" is pronounced in both US /ˈkʌm.fɚt/ and UK /ˈkʌm.fət/. Tip: Focus on the end of the word to ensure the "t" is heard clearly.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers stress the "r" too much, saying "com-fort" with a strong "r" sound. The "r" should be subtle in "comfort" /ˈkʌm.fɚt/ (US). Tip: Keep the "r" soft to maintain a natural flow.
- Mispronouncing the second syllable: A frequent error is pronouncing the second syllable as "fort" with a strong "o" sound. The correct pronunciation is a schwa sound /ə/ in UK English. Tip: Practice saying "sofa" to get used to the schwa sound in unstressed syllables.