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danger

Definition:

(nou) the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury (nou) a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury (nou) a cause of pain or injury or loss (nou) a dangerous place

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈdeɪndʒə

Examples:

This is based off of the risk assessment of inhalation danger.

The danger is in the ingestion.

The Regatta is in danger of cancellation.

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Common mistakes of danger pronunciation

Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "dan-GER". The correct pronunciation is "ˈdeɪn.dʒər" in US English and "ˈdeɪn.dʒə" in UK English. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the first vowel as "æ" instead of "eɪ", saying "dæn.dʒər". The correct sound is "eɪ" as in "day". Tip: Practice saying "day" to get the right vowel sound.
Omitting the "dʒ" sound: Some may pronounce it as "ˈdeɪnər", dropping the "dʒ" sound altogether. The correct pronunciation includes the "dʒ" as in "judge". Tip: Focus on the "j" sound to ensure clarity.
Adding extra syllables: Learners might say "dan-ger" with an unnecessary syllable. The correct pronunciation is "ˈdeɪn.dʒər" or "ˈdeɪn.dʒə". Tip: Keep it to two syllables to maintain the correct flow.
Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "danger" with "dinger" or "dancer". The correct pronunciation of "danger" is "ˈdeɪn.dʒər"/"ˈdeɪn.dʒə". Tip: Pay attention to the "dʒ" sound to distinguish it from similar words.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "danger" in American English?

In American English, "danger" is pronounced as /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/. The first syllable has primary stress, and it sounds like "dayn," followed by a softer "jer."

What is the British pronunciation of "danger"?

In British English, "danger" is also pronounced as /ˈdeɪn.dʒə/. The difference is subtle, with the second syllable sounding more like "juh," which is slightly less emphasized than in American English.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "danger"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, saying "DAN-ger" instead of "DAN-jer." Remember to emphasize the first syllable and keep the second syllable soft.

Does "danger" have a schwa sound in its pronunciation?

Yes, in the British pronunciation /ˈdeɪn.dʒə/, the second syllable contains a schwa sound, represented by "ə." This makes it sound less pronounced compared to the American version, where it is clearer.