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ford
Definition:
(nou) United States film maker (1896-1973) (nou) grandson of Henry Ford (1917-1987) (nou) son of Henry Ford (1893-1943) (nou) English writer and editor (1873-1939) (nou) 38th President of the United States; appointed vice president and succeeded Nixon when Nixon resigned (1913-) (nou) United States manufacturer of automobiles who pioneered mass production (1863-1947) (nou) a shallow area in a stream that can be forded (nou) the act of crossing a stream or river by wading or in a car or on a horse
Phonetic Transcription:
fɔːd
Examples:
The ford is the crossing of the River.
Afterwards, the Strutts had the ford destroyed and the river deepened.
The village sits astride an ancient ford on the River Derwent.
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Common mistakes of ford pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "ford" with an incorrect vowel sound, like in "food" [fuːd]. The correct pronunciation is /fɔrd/ in US English and /fɔːd/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the "o" sound resembling "aw" in "saw".
- Overemphasizing the "r": A common mistake is to overly stress the "r" in "ford", making it sound like "fard" [fɑrd]. The correct pronunciation is /fɔrd/ in US and /fɔːd/ in UK. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and blend it smoothly with the preceding vowel.
- Ignoring the final "d": Some speakers may drop the final "d," pronouncing "ford" as "for" [fɔr]. The correct form includes the "d," pronounced as /fɔrd/ in US and /fɔːd/ in UK. Tip: Always articulate the "d" to complete the word.
- Mixing up with "ford" and "for": Learners sometimes confuse "ford" with "for," leading to mispronunciation. "Ford" is pronounced /fɔrd/ in US and /fɔːd/ in UK, while "for" is /fɔr/ in US and /fɔː/ in UK. Tip: Practice saying both words in sentences to distinguish them.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some might incorrectly stress the second syllable or treat it as two syllables, saying "for-d." In reality, "ford" is a single-syllable word, pronounced /fɔrd/ in US and /fɔːd/ in UK. Tip: Emphasize the single syllable, ensuring it flows smoothly.