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dog
Definition:
(nou) a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds (nou) a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman (nou) informal term for a man (nou) someone who is morally reprehensible (nou) a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll (nou) a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward (nou) metal supports for logs in a fireplace
Phonetic Transcription:
dɒɡ
Examples:
The dog was the only domesticated animal.
His primary predilection among animal is a dog.
The swimmer then grabs onto the dog, and the animal tows the swimmer to shore.
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Common mistakes of dog pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners may pronounce "dog" with a long vowel sound, like "dohg." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /dɔɡ/ in US English and /dɒɡ/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound.
- Ignoring the final consonant: A common mistake is to drop the "g" sound at the end of "dog," saying "do." This changes the meaning and is not standard. The correct pronunciation includes the "g" sound, /dɔɡ/ or /dɒɡ/. Tip: Emphasize the final consonant clearly.
- Overemphasizing the "d" sound: Some may pronounce "dog" with an exaggerated "d," sounding like "ddog." This can sound unnatural. The correct pronunciation starts with a clear but not overly stressed "d," /dɔɡ/ or /dɒɡ/. Tip: Keep the initial consonant crisp but controlled.
- Confusing "dog" with "dag": Learners sometimes mix up "dog" and "dag," pronouncing it as /dæɡ/. This is incorrect and can lead to misunderstandings. The correct sounds are /dɔɡ/ in US and /dɒɡ/ in UK. Tip: Practice distinguishing between the vowel sounds.
- Mispronouncing in rapid speech: In fast conversation, some might slur "dog" into "daw." This can make it hard for listeners to understand. Always articulate each sound clearly, /dɔɡ/ or /dɒɡ/. Tip: Slow down your speech when practicing pronunciation.