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forest
Definition:
(nou) the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area (nou) land that is covered with trees and shrubs
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfɒrɪst
Examples:
Flame of the forest is an ornamental tree in the tropics.
The dense forest has many trees.
In the early 1800s, the land was a swampy forest.
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Common mistakes of forest pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "for-EST" instead of the correct "FOR-est" (ˈfɔrɪst in US, ˈfɒrɪst in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "forest" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying "faw-rest" instead of "for-rest" (ˈfɔrɪst in US, ˈfɒrɪst in UK). Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound as in "hot".
- Missing the "r" sound: A common mistake is to omit the "r," resulting in "foest" instead of "forest" (ˈfɔrɪst in US, ˈfɒrɪst in UK). Tip: Practice the "or" blend by saying "for" clearly before adding "est".
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers may overly stress the "t" in "forest," saying "for-EST" with a hard "t" sound. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and quick, blending it smoothly with the preceding vowel.
- Incorrect syllable count: Learners sometimes pronounce "forest" as if it has three syllables, saying "for-aest" instead of the correct two syllables "for-est" (ˈfɔrɪst in US, ˈfɒrɪst in UK). Tip: Count the syllables to reinforce the two-syllable structure.