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edge
Definition:
(nou) the boundary of a surface (nou) a line determining the limits of an area (nou) a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object (nou) the attribute of urgency in tone of voice (nou) a slight competitive advantage (nou) the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something
Phonetic Transcription:
edʒ
Examples:
The edge is jagged because the two sides are slanted.
The edge of the Kaiparowits Plateau bounds the opposite side of the valley.
The hand straps are attached to the staff on the side of the rear edge.
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Common mistakes of edge pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "edge" with a long "e" sound, making it sound like "eej." This is incorrect; the correct pronunciation is /ɛdʒ/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound, as in "bed."
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is stressing the wrong syllable, saying "ED-ge" instead of the correct "edge" with no separate syllable. The stress is on the single syllable /ɛdʒ/. Tip: Remember that "edge" is a one-syllable word.
- Overemphasis on "d": Some people exaggerate the "d" sound, making it sound like "edj." The correct pronunciation is /ɛdʒ/, where the "d" is softer and blends into the "j." Tip: Practice saying "edge" quickly to smooth the sounds together.
- Confusing with "hedge": Learners sometimes mix "edge" with "hedge," pronouncing it as /hɛdʒ/. While "hedge" has an "h" sound at the beginning, "edge" does not. Tip: Focus on the absence of the "h" sound in "edge."
- Neglecting the "j" sound: Some might drop the "j" sound altogether, saying "ed" instead of "edge." The correct pronunciation includes the /dʒ/ sound. Tip: Emphasize the "j" by practicing words like "judge" or "badge" to improve clarity.