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dawn
Definition:
(nou) the first light of day (nou) the earliest period (nou) an opening time period
Phonetic Transcription:
dɔːn
Examples:
The morning is the part of the day from either midnight or dawn to noon.
Morning is the part of the day usually reckoned from dawn to noon.
The rear of night budding blooms in th' eastern sky There the dappled dawn.
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Common mistakes of dawn pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Many people pronounce "dawn" with a short "o" sound, like in "dot." The correct pronunciation is /dɔːn/ in UK English and /dɔn/ in US English. Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel sound.
- Ignoring the "d" sound: Some learners may skip the initial "d" in "dawn," leading to a pronunciation that sounds like "awn." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Emphasize the "d" at the beginning; it sets the word apart.
- Incorrect stress placement: The word "dawn" is a single syllable, so there is no secondary stress. Some might mistakenly add stress to a non-existent second syllable. Tip: Remember, "dawn" is pronounced as /dɔːn/ or /dɔn/ with only one syllable.
- Confusing "dawn" with "don": The words "dawn" and "don" may sound similar, but "dawn" has a longer vowel sound. Mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Practice saying "dawn" with a clear, extended "aw" sound to differentiate it.
- Overemphasizing the "n": Some may pronounce "dawn" with an exaggerated "n" sound, making it sound like "dawnn." This is incorrect and can sound awkward. Tip: Keep the "n" soft and smooth; it should flow naturally from the vowel sound.