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freight
Definition:
(nou) goods carried by a large vehicle (nou) transporting goods commercially at rates cheaper than express rates (nou) the charge for transporting something by common carrier
Phonetic Transcription:
freɪt
Examples:
The freight line is to the immediate west.
The competition kept the freight rates low.
The freight station to the north is contemporary with the depot.
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Common mistakes of freight pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "freight" as /freɪt/ instead of the correct /freɪt/. This can lead to confusion with similar words. Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound in "freight".
- Ignoring the "gh" sound: Some people pronounce "freight" as "freet" or "frayt". The "gh" is silent, and this can change the meaning. Tip: Remember that "gh" in "freight" does not produce a sound.
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners sometimes stress the second syllable, saying "freight" as /ˈfreɪt/ instead of /freɪt/. This can make your pronunciation sound unnatural. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable, as "freight" is a single-syllable word.
- Over-articulating the "t": Some may pronounce "freight" with an exaggerated "t" sound, making it sound like "freightt". This can disrupt fluency. Tip: Keep the "t" crisp but not overly pronounced, as it is a soft ending.
- Confusing with "freight" and "rate": It's common to mix up "freight" with "rate" due to similar sounds. "Freight" has the "fr" cluster and a long "a" sound. Tip: Practice saying both words in pairs to distinguish their sounds clearly.