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crow
Definition:
(nou) black birds having a raucous call (nou) the cry of a cock (or an imitation of it) (nou) a member of the Siouan people formerly living in eastern Montana (nou) a small quadrilateral constellation in the southern hemisphere near Virgo (nou) an instance of boastful talk (nou) a Siouan language spoken by the Crow
Phonetic Transcription:
krəʊ
Examples:
A crow, however, was the first bird to alight on the pole.
The crow is the crow of the rooster, and in human terms a brag.
I caught a skylark and a crow.
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Common mistakes of crow pronunciation
- Misplacing vowel sounds: Some learners may pronounce "crow" with a short vowel sound, leading to "cruh" instead of the correct long vowel sound /oʊ/. Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel to match /oʊ/ in both US and UK pronunciations.
- Incorrect ending consonant: A common mistake is to pronounce "crow" with an extra sound, like "crowd." This occurs when adding a "d" sound at the end, resulting in /kraʊd/. Tip: Ensure to end with just the /oʊ/ sound without any additional consonants.
- Stress misplacement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "crow" as if it had two syllables, leading to /ˈkraʊ.əʊ/. Tip: Remember that "crow" is a single-syllable word, so the stress is only on the initial sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "crow" with "crowd" or "crowed," leading to mispronunciation. "Crow" should be pronounced /kroʊ/ in US English. Tip: Practice saying "crow" in isolation to reinforce the correct pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "r" sound: Some may pronounce "crow" with an exaggerated "r," sounding like "craw." This leads to /krɔː/. Tip: Keep the "r" sound soft and balanced to maintain the correct pronunciation of /kroʊ/.