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dolphin
Definition:
(nou) large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii) (nou) any of various small toothed whales with a beaklike snout; larger than porpoises
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdɒlfɪn
Examples:
A dolphin is streamlined and thin.
The dolphin, not the precocious child.
The pink dolphin is one of the victims.
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Common mistakes of dolphin pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "dolphin" as /dɒlˈfɪn/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, /ˈdɒl.fɪn/ in UK and /ˈdɑlf.ɪn/ in US.
- Omitting the "l" sound: It's common to hear "dolphin" pronounced without the "l," sounding like "doffin." Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "l" clearly, as in /ˈdɒl.fɪn/ for UK and /ˈdɑlf.ɪn/ for US.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may confuse the vowel sounds, pronouncing "dolphin" as /ˈdɔl.fɪn/. Tip: Focus on the correct vowel sound in the first syllable, which is /ɒ/ in UK and /ɑ/ in US.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the "ph": Learners might pronounce "dolphin" with a hard "ph," sounding like "dolf-in." Tip: Remember that "ph" in "dolphin" is pronounced as /f/, not /p/.
- Skipping the "n" sound: It's a common mistake to drop the final "n," pronouncing it as "dolphi." Tip: Always include the "n" sound at the end, ensuring you say /ˈdɒl.fɪn/ in UK and /ˈdɑlf.ɪn/ in US.