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dwarf
Definition:
(nou) a person who is markedly small (nou) a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure (nou) a plant or animal that is atypically small
Phonetic Transcription:
dwɔːf
Examples:
Ceres is the smallest of the dwarf planets.
In the game the player controls Karadoc the dwarf.
Alfred the Great is a dwarf with an enormous prehensile tongue.
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Common mistakes of dwarf pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some people pronounce "dwarf" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying /dɪwɑrf/ instead of the correct /dwɔrf/ in US English and /dwɔːf/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the "aw" sound as in "law".
- Overemphasis on "w": A common mistake is to place too much emphasis on the "w" in "dwarf", leading to a pronunciation like /dʌwɑrf/. Tip: Keep the "w" subtle, blending it smoothly with the "d".
- Misplacing stress: Some learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "dwarf" as /dʌrˈf/. The correct stress is on the first syllable, /ˈdwɔrf/ in US and /ˈdwɔːf/ in UK. Tip: Always stress the first syllable.
- Adding an extra vowel: Some may add an extra vowel sound, pronouncing it as /dɪwɑːrf/. This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is without an additional vowel sound. Tip: Practice saying "dwarf" quickly to avoid adding extra sounds.
- Confusing with "dwarves": Learners often mix up "dwarf" with its plural form "dwarves", pronouncing both the same way. "Dwarf" is /dwɔrf/ in US and /dwɔːf/ in UK, while "dwarves" is /dwɔrvz/ in US and /dwɔːvz/ in UK. Tip: Remember the different endings to distinguish them.