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draught
Definition:
(nou) a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg (nou) a large and hurried swallow (nou) a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle) (nou) the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded) (nou) a dose of liquid medicine (nou) the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
Examples:
The particles are incombustible and hinder draught.
The difficulty was to get a draught going along the flues.
A single use plastic tube delivers the beer from the keg to the draught spout.
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Common mistakes of draught pronunciation
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Many learners say "draught" as /dræft/ instead of the correct UK pronunciation /drɑːft/. Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound in the UK version.
- Overemphasizing the "gh": Some people pronounce the "gh" in "draught" as a hard "g" sound. The correct pronunciation is /drɑːft/ where "gh" is silent. Tip: Remember that "gh" does not contribute to the sound.
- Confusing with "draft": In the US, "draught" is pronounced /dræft/, which is the same as "draft." However, in the UK, it differs. Tip: Be aware of regional variations and practice each pronunciation separately.
- Ignoring syllable stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly, saying "DRAUGHT" instead of the correct /ˈdrɑːft/. Tip: Always stress the first syllable to sound natural.
- Misplacing the "t" sound: Some may drop the "t" in "draught," saying /drɑːf/ instead of /drɑːft/. Tip: Ensure to pronounce the "t" clearly at the end for correct articulation.