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conch
Definition:
(nou) any of various edible tropical marine gastropods of the genus Strombus having a brightly-colored spiral shell with large outer lip
Phonetic Transcription:
kɒntʃ
Examples:
This is because of the nature of the conch shell.
There are four marble conch shells surrounding the base of the fountain.
Arjuna starts the battle by blowing his conch and twanging the Gandiva.
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Common mistakes of conch pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "conch" as /kɒŋk/. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that the correct pronunciation is /kɒnʧ/ in UK and /kɑːnʧ/ in US, with stress on the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many pronounce "conch" with a long "o" sound, as in "cone". This leads to the wrong pronunciation /koʊnʧ/. Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound /ɒ/ in UK and /ɑː/ in US to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some may mistakenly say "conch" with an added vowel sound, pronouncing it as /kɒŋkə/. This is not standard. Tip: Keep it simple with one syllable: /kɒnʧ/ in UK and /kɑːnʧ/ in US.
- Confusing with "conch shell": Some learners confuse the pronunciation of "conch" with "conch shell", leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Remember that "conch" is pronounced as /kɒnʧ/ in UK and /kɑːnʧ/ in US, without any added syllables.
- Mispronouncing the ending: A common error is pronouncing "conch" with a hard "k" sound at the end, resulting in /kɒŋk/. Tip: Ensure you articulate the "ch" sound clearly as /ʧ/ for the correct pronunciation.