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dance
Definition:
(nou) an artistic form of nonverbal communication (nou) a party of people assembled for dancing (nou) taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music (nou) a party for social dancing
Phonetic Transcription:
dɑːns
Examples:
They started to dance with the morris music.
The song is an ode to the pogo dance.
At the onset, the dance is delicate and the music legato.
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Common mistakes of dance pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "dance" with a short "a" sound as in "cat" /kæt/. In US English, it should be pronounced with a broad "a" /dæns/, while UK English uses /dɑːns/. Tip: Focus on the vowel sound; practice with words like "chance" or "pants."
- Ignoring the final consonant: A common mistake is dropping the "ce," leading to pronunciation like "dan." The correct pronunciation is /dæns/ in US and /dɑːns/ in UK. Tip: Emphasize the "ce" to ensure clarity in speech.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some speakers may stress the "d" too heavily, making it sound unnatural. The stress should be on the first syllable, but it should flow smoothly into the vowel sound. Tip: Practice saying "dance" in a sentence to find a natural rhythm.
- Confusing with "dunce": Learners may mix up "dance" with "dunce," pronouncing "dance" as /dʌns/. This alters the meaning entirely. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds; "dance" has an "a" as in "cat," while "dunce" has a "u" as in "fun."
- Mispronouncing in different dialects: In some dialects, "dance" may be pronounced differently, leading to confusion. For example, some may say /dæns/ in US English and /dɑːns/ in UK. Tip: Familiarize yourself with regional accents to improve your understanding and pronunciation.