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form
Definition:
(nou) the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something (nou) a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality (nou) a perceptual structure (nou) any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) (nou) alternative names for the body of a human being (nou) the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance (nou) the visual appearance of something or someone (nou) a printed document with spaces in which to write (nou) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups (nou) an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse (nou) a particular mode in which something is manifested (nou) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary (nou) a body of students who are taught together (nou) an ability to perform well (nou) a life-size dummy used to display clothes (nou) a mold for setting concrete
Phonetic Transcription:
fɔːm
Examples:
At the moment virtually all of the people categories are in the adjective form.
A republic is the proper title of the fourth type of governmental form.
The first is a predisposition in the form of a type of optic disc shape.
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Common mistakes of form pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "form" with an "o" sound like in "hot," resulting in /hɔrm/ (US) or /hɔːm/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "or" sound, as in "for," to achieve the correct pronunciation /fɔrm/ (US) or /fɔːm/ (UK).
- Incorrect stress placement: Many mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "for-m" instead of "form." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember that "form" is a single-syllable word, so the stress naturally falls on the "f" sound.
- Adding extra sounds: Some speakers add an "r" sound, pronouncing it as "formr." This is incorrect and can make communication unclear. Tip: Practice saying "form" without adding any extra sounds, focusing on the smooth transition from "f" to "o."
- Overemphasizing the 'r': Learners may pronounce "form" with a heavy "r" sound, making it sound like "fawm." This can distort the word. Tip: Keep the "r" sound subtle and blend it smoothly with the vowel to sound more natural, aiming for /fɔrm/ (US) or /fɔːm/ (UK).
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "form" with "firm" or "farm," leading to mispronunciation. Each has distinct sounds. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds; "form" uses the "or" as in "for," while "firm" uses "ir," and "farm" uses "ar."