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crab
Definition:
(nou) decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers (nou) a quarrelsome grouch (nou) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer (nou) the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22 (nou) the edible flesh of any of various crabs (nou) a louse that infests the pubic region of the human body (nou) a stroke of the oar that either misses the water or digs too deeply
Phonetic Transcription:
kræb
Examples:
Furiously, he throws the crab and the crab lands in the employer's hat.
The crab has a big claw.
The horseshoe crab is an arthropod of the family Limulidae.
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Common mistakes of crab pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "crab" with a long "a" sound, like /eɪ/. This is incorrect; the correct vowel sound is /æ/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on opening your mouth wider to produce the /æ/ sound.
- Ignoring the final "b": Some speakers might drop the "b" at the end, pronouncing it as "cra". The correct pronunciation includes the final consonant /b/: /kræb/. Tip: Emphasize the "b" to ensure clarity in your speech.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable or treat "crab" as a two-syllable word. "Crab" is a single-syllable word, pronounced /kræb/. Tip: Practice saying "crab" in isolation to reinforce the correct stress.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Non-native speakers might overpronounce the "r" in "crab", making it sound unnatural. The correct pronunciation has a softer "r" sound /kræb/. Tip: Relax your tongue while pronouncing the "r" to achieve a more natural sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "crab" with "grab" due to similar sounds. "Crab" has a distinct vowel sound /æ/ compared to the /æ/ in "grab". Tip: Practice minimal pairs like "crab" and "grab" to differentiate the sounds.