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feet
Definition:
(nou) the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint (nou) a linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard (nou) the lower part of anything (nou) the pedal extremity of vertebrates other than human beings (nou) lowest support of a structure (nou) any of various organs of locomotion or attachment in invertebrates (nou) travel by walking (nou) a member of a surveillance team who works on foot or rides as a passenger (nou) an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot (nou) a group of 2 or 3 syllables forming the basic unit of poetic rhythm (nou) a support resembling a pedal extremity
Phonetic Transcription:
fʊt
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Common mistakes of feet pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners say "feet" as /fɛt/ instead of /fiːt/. This changes the meaning. Tip: Focus on the long "ee" sound in "feet" to avoid confusion.
- Incorrect stress placement: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying "feet" as /fɪˈiːt/. However, "feet" is a one-syllable word. Tip: Remember that "feet" has only one syllable, so stress the initial sound.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Some people pronounce "feet" as /fiːtʌ/ by adding an unnecessary "uh" sound at the end. Tip: Practice saying "feet" without adding any extra sounds at the end.
- Confusing it with "fit": Learners sometimes mix up "feet" with "fit," pronouncing "feet" as /fɪt/. This alters the meaning entirely. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds; "feet" has a long "ee" while "fit" has a short "i."
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers pronounce "feet" with an exaggerated "t" sound, making it sound like /fiːtʰ/. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Aim for a softer "t" at the end of "feet" to maintain a smooth flow.