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day
Definition:
(nou) time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis (nou) some point or period in time (nou) a day assigned to a particular purpose or observance (nou) the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside (nou) the recurring hours when you are not sleeping (especially those when you are working) (nou) an era of existence or influence (nou) the period of time taken by a particular planet (e.g. Mars) to make a complete rotation on its axis (nou) the time for one complete rotation of the earth relative to a particular star, about 4 minutes shorter than a mean solar day (nou) a period of opportunity (nou) United States writer best known for his autobiographical works (1874-1935)
Phonetic Transcription:
deɪ
Examples:
Monday is the first day of the week.
Sunday is the first day of the week.
The paitient was required to ambulate for an hour a day.
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Common mistakes of day pronunciation
- Vowel confusion: Some learners pronounce "day" with a short vowel sound, like "d" + "eh" + "y". The correct pronunciation is /deɪ/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Silent letters: A common error is adding an unnecessary "h" sound, resulting in "hday". This mispronunciation can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember that "day" starts with the sound /d/, not /h/.
- Stress misplacement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "day" as if it has two syllables, like "dai-y". The correct pronunciation is monosyllabic, /deɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "day" quickly to reinforce its single-syllable nature.
- Ending sound: Learners sometimes pronounce "day" with an unclear ending, making it sound like "dah". The proper pronunciation ends with a clear /eɪ/ sound. Tip: Emphasize the "ay" to ensure clarity in your pronunciation.
- Consonant blend errors: Some might say "day" with an added "g" sound, resulting in "gday". This is incorrect as "day" starts with /d/. Tip: Isolate the "d" sound and practice it before adding the vowel.