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flood
Definition:
(nou) the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land (nou) an overwhelming number or amount (nou) light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography (nou) a large flow (nou) the act of flooding; filling to overflowing (nou) the occurrence of incoming water (between a low tide and the following high tide) -Shakespeare
Phonetic Transcription:
flʌd
Examples:
It is then destroyed by the water of a torrential flood.
The flood would be the worst disaster to ever befall the city.
The tidal current flows southward on the flood and northward on the ebb.
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Common mistakes of flood pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some people pronounce "flood" with a long "o" sound, saying /floʊd/. This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound /flɒd/ in UK and /flʌd/ in US.
- Ignoring the final consonant: A common mistake is dropping the "d" at the end, pronouncing it as "flo" /floʊ/. This alters the meaning entirely. Tip: Always pronounce the final "d" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "flood" with emphasis on "lood." The correct pronunciation has stress on the first syllable. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: /ˈflɒd/ (UK) or /ˈflʌd/ (US).
- Confusing with similar words: "Flood" is often confused with "flod" or "flooded." These have different meanings and pronunciations. Tip: Pay attention to context and practice differentiating "flood" /flʌd/ from other similar-sounding words.
- Overemphasizing the "f" sound: Some learners may overpronounce the "f" in "flood," making it sound harsh. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "f" sound soft and smooth to ensure a natural flow in speech.