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daughter

Definition:

(nou) a female human offspring

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈdɔːtə

Examples:

Mother is the nameless mother of the narrator and Charlotte's daughter.

The young girl was the blind daughter of the jailer.

Her mother was the daughter of the comedian Charlie Naughton.

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child

girl

mother

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Common mistakes of daughter pronunciation

Misplacing the vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "daughter" with an incorrect vowel sound, often saying /ˈdɔːtər/ (UK) or /ˈdɔt̬ɚ/ (US) instead of the correct /ˈdɔːtə/ (UK) or /ˈdɔt̬ɚ/. Tip: Focus on the "au" as a long vowel sound.
Overemphasizing the "gh": Some people mistakenly stress the "gh" in "daughter," pronouncing it as /ˈdɑːʊɡtər/ (UK) or /ˈdɑʊɡt̬ɚ/ (US). Tip: Remember that "gh" is silent, so it should not be pronounced.
Incorrect stress placement: Learners sometimes place stress on the second syllable, saying "daugh-" instead of the correct first syllable stress /ˈdɔːtə/ (UK) or /ˈdɔt̬ɚ/ (US). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable to sound natural.
Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "daughter" with "dotter," leading to mispronunciation. "Dotter" is pronounced /ˈdɒtə/ (UK) or /ˈdɑt̬ər/ (US), which is different. Tip: Keep the "au" sound distinct to avoid mix-ups.
Ignoring the schwa sound: Many learners neglect the schwa sound in the second syllable, incorrectly saying /ˈdɔːtər/ (UK) or /ˈdɔt̬ər/ (US). Tip: Practice the unstressed "tə" to ensure clarity in pronunciation.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "daughter" in American English?

In American English, "daughter" is pronounced as /ˈdɔːtər/. The first syllable has the primary stress, and the "au" makes an "aw" sound, similar to "law."

What is the British pronunciation of "daughter"?

In British English, "daughter" is pronounced as /ˈdɔːtə/. The pronunciation is quite similar to the American version, but the final "r" is often less pronounced.

Does "daughter" have a schwa sound?

Yes, in "daughter," the second syllable has a schwa sound, represented by the "er" in /ˈdɔːtər/. This makes the pronunciation smoother and quicker in casual speech.

What are some common mistakes when pronouncing "daughter"?

A common mistake is mispronouncing the "au" as "o," leading to /ˈdɔːtər/ sounding like /ˈdɔtər/. It's important to emphasize the "aw" sound to ensure clarity.