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How to pronounce:
dozen
Definition:
(nou) the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdʌzən
Examples:
Medics scrambled to treat the half a dozen people strewn around the scene.
The Espy Post is one of a half dozen most intact GAR posts in the country.
The dispute was agitated in several dozen pamphlets.
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Common mistakes of dozen pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some people stress the second syllable, saying "duh-ZEN" instead of the correct "DUH-zən". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, "DUH".
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "dozen" with an "o" sound like in "go", leading to "DOH-zən". Tip: The correct vowel sound is a schwa [ə], as in "duh".
- Overemphasizing the "z": Some speakers pronounce "dozen" with a strong "z" sound, resulting in "duh-ZEN". Tip: Keep the "z" softer, ensuring it blends smoothly with the vowel sound.
- Adding an extra syllable: People may mistakenly say "doz-en", creating an extra syllable. Tip: "Dozen" is a two-syllable word, pronounced "DUH-zən", with no additional sounds.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "dozen" with "dozened" or "dozens", mispronouncing it as if it were a different form. Tip: Stick to the standard pronunciation "DUH-zən" to avoid confusion.