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drought
Definition:
(nou) a shortage of rainfall (nou) a prolonged shortage
Phonetic Transcription:
draʊt
Examples:
The dry climate makes the region susceptible to drought and crop failure.
Fortunately, this was the end of the drought.
The drought is the major problem of the people.
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Common mistakes of drought pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "drought" as /drɑʊt/ (US) or /draʊt/ (UK), confusing it with "doubt." Tip: Focus on the "ou" sound, which should resemble "ow" in "how."
- Ignoring the silent "h": Many forget the silent "h" in "drought," pronouncing it as /draʊt/. Tip: Remember that "h" is silent; the word begins with the "d" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some learners stress the "t" in "drought," leading to /drɔʊt/ instead of the correct /drɔːt/ (UK) or /draʊt/ (US). Tip: Keep the "t" soft and subtle, focusing on the preceding vowel.
- Incorrect syllable stress: Learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying /ˈdraʊt/. Tip: The primary stress falls on the first syllable, so emphasize "drought" as /ˈdraʊt/ (US) or /ˈdrɔːt/ (UK).
- Confusing with similar words: Some mix "drought" with "droughty," leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Remember that "drought" has a distinct sound; practice it separately to avoid confusion with similar terms.