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fault
Definition:
(nou) a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention (nou) an imperfection in an object or machine (nou) the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection (nou) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other (nou) equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit (loose connection or insulation failure or short circuit etc.) (nou) responsibility for a bad situation or event (nou) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area)
Phonetic Transcription:
fɔːlt
Examples:
It was the depositor's fault.
It was the fault of the system.
It's not your fault.
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Common mistakes of fault pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "fault" with a short "a" sound, like "cat" /kæt/. The correct pronunciation is with a broad "aw" sound /fɔlt/ in US and /fɔːlt/ in UK. Tip: Practice saying "saw" to get the correct vowel sound.
- Incorrect stress placement: Many people stress the wrong syllable, saying "fault" with emphasis on the second syllable, like "de-fault". The correct stress is on the only syllable /fɔlt/. Tip: Focus on saying "fault" as a single, strong syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Some learners add an extra "l" sound, pronouncing it like "fawl-t". The correct pronunciation is without the added sound /fɔlt/ in US and /fɔːlt/ in UK. Tip: Remember, "fault" has one clear sound, not two.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often mix "fault" with "fought" /fɔt/ or "fort" /fɔrt/. While they sound similar, "fault" has a distinct ending. Tip: Listen carefully to the differences in ending sounds to avoid confusion.
- Ignoring the "t" sound: Some people drop the "t" at the end, saying "faul" instead of "fault". The correct pronunciation includes the "t" sound /fɔlt/ in US and /fɔːlt/ in UK. Tip: Practice saying "fault" with a strong "t" to ensure clarity.