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float
Definition:
(nou) the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment (nou) the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public (nou) a drink with ice cream floating in it (nou) an elaborate display mounted on a platform carried by a truck (or pulled by a truck) in a procession or parade (nou) a hand tool with a flat face used for smoothing and finishing the surface of plaster or cement or stucco (nou) something that floats on the surface of water (nou) an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy
Phonetic Transcription:
fləʊt
Examples:
Buoyancy is the ability to float.
The dungeon was a wooden float in the well.
The apparatus is adapted to float on the surface of the liquid.
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Common mistakes of float pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "float" with a short vowel sound, like in "cat." The correct pronunciation is with a long "o" sound, /floʊt/ (US) or /fləʊt/ (UK). Tip: Practice elongating the "o" sound to master it.
- Ignoring the "l" sound: A common mistake is omitting the "l" sound, resulting in "foat." The correct pronunciation includes the "l," /floʊt/ (US) or /fləʊt/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "l" by saying it clearly before the "o."
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may stress the second syllable, saying "float" as if it has two parts. However, "float" is a single-syllable word with primary stress on the first syllable, /floʊt/ (US) or /fləʊt/ (UK). Tip: Focus on saying it as one smooth sound.
- Mispronouncing the final "t": Learners sometimes soften or drop the final "t," leading to "floa." The correct pronunciation clearly enunciates the "t" sound, /floʊt/ (US) or /fləʊt/ (UK). Tip: Practice with words that end in "t" to strengthen your pronunciation.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "float" with "flout," which has a different vowel sound and meaning. "Float" is pronounced /floʊt/ (US) or /fləʊt/ (UK), while "flout" is /flaʊt/. Tip: Pair these words in practice to distinguish their sounds.