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crush
Definition:
(nou) leather that has had its grain pattern accentuated (nou) a dense crowd of people (nou) temporary love of an adolescent (nou) the act of crushing
Phonetic Transcription:
krʌʃ
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Common mistakes of crush pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "crush" as /krʌˈʃ/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: /ˈkrʌʃ/ in both US and UK pronunciations.
- Overemphasizing the "r": A common mistake is pronouncing "crush" with a strong "r" sound, making it sound like "crawsh." Tip: Keep the "r" soft and blend it smoothly with the "c" and "u" sounds.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "crush" with a long "u," resulting in a sound like "crewsh." Tip: Use the short "u" as in "cup," ensuring you say /krʌʃ/ correctly.
- Adding an extra vowel: Some may mistakenly add an "uh" sound, pronouncing it as "cruhsh." Tip: Focus on the single syllable pronunciation /krʌʃ/ without adding extra vowels.
- Confusing with "crushes": When pluralizing, some might say "crushes" incorrectly as /ˈkrʌʃəz/. Tip: Make sure to pronounce it as /ˈkrʌʃɪz/ to maintain clarity and correctness.