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floor
Definition:
(nou) the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure) (nou) a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale (nou) a lower limit (nou) the ground on which people and animals move about (nou) the bottom surface of any lake or other body of water (nou) the lower inside surface of any hollow structure (nou) the occupants of a floor (nou) the parliamentary right to address an assembly (nou) the legislative hall where members debate and vote and conduct other business (nou) a large room in a exchange where the trading is done
Phonetic Transcription:
flɔː
Examples:
The ground floor of the church is romanesque and the first floor gothic.
They landed on the floor with a loud thud.
The boys occupied the ground floor and the girls used the first floor.
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Common mistakes of floor pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "floor" with a vowel sound like in "flour" /flaʊər/ instead of the correct /flɔːr/ in UK or /flɔr/ in US. Tip: Focus on the long "o" sound, making it clear and distinct.
- Incorrect stress placement: Many speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "flo-or" /floʊər/. The correct pronunciation is a single syllable "floor" /flɔːr/ or /flɔr/. Tip: Remember that "floor" has only one syllable, so keep it simple.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some may pronounce "floor" with an exaggerated "r" sound, sounding like /flɔːrʌr/. The standard pronunciation is without an extra vowel. Tip: Practice saying "floor" smoothly, without adding an extra sound after the "r."
- Confusing with "flour": Learners sometimes mix up "floor" with "flour" /flaʊər/, leading to misunderstandings. They might say "I need some flour" when they mean "I need to clean the floor." Tip: Visualize the context; "floor" relates to the ground, while "flour" is a cooking ingredient.
- Dropping the "l": Some speakers might omit the "l," pronouncing it as "for" /fɔr/. This can change the meaning entirely. Tip: Keep the "l" sound clear; it's essential for distinguishing "floor" from "for."