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How to pronounce:
five
Definition:
(nou) the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one (nou) a team that plays basketball (nou) a playing card or a domino or a die whose upward face shows five pips
Phonetic Transcription:
faɪv
Examples:
He raises five toms and six dogs.
They won five of the six relays, and were disqualified in the sixth.
The mothers wean their young at four to five months.
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Common mistakes of five pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "five" as "fiv" (/faɪv/), omitting the vowel sound. Tip: Focus on the "i" sound, making sure to pronounce it as /aɪ/ in both US and UK variants.
- Incorrect stress placement: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying "fi-VE" instead of the correct "FIVE" (/faɪv/). Tip: Remember that "five" is a single-syllable word; the stress is on the first part.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Some might say "five" as "fiv-uh" (/faɪvʌ/), introducing an unnecessary schwa sound. Tip: Practice saying "five" clearly and quickly to avoid adding extra sounds.
- Confusing the initial consonant: Learners sometimes pronounce "five" with a "p" sound, saying "pive" (/paɪv/). Tip: Pay attention to the initial consonant; make sure to use the "f" sound, pronounced as /f/.
- Overemphasizing the ending: A mistake is to overly stretch the ending, saying "fiiiiive" (/faɪːv/). Tip: Keep the ending concise; "five" should end sharply without elongation.