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How to pronounce:
fun
Definition:
(nou) activities that are enjoyable or amusing (nou) verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously) (nou) violent and excited activity (nou) a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement
Phonetic Transcription:
fʌn
Examples:
You will have more fun playing with the an imbecile kid.
Dancing and singing is fun.
That's the whole fun of the project.
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Common mistakes of fun pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "fun" with a long "u" sound, saying /fuːn/ instead of the correct /fʌn/ (US) or /fʌn/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound, like in "sun".
- Overemphasizing the "n": A common mistake is to overly stress the "n" at the end of "fun", making it sound like /fʌn/ instead of the smoother /fʌn/. Tip: Keep the "n" soft and quick to maintain the flow of the word.
- Mispronouncing the initial consonant: Some may say "fun" with a "p" sound, resulting in /pʌn/. This is incorrect. Tip: Ensure you start with the "f" sound, which is made by placing your top teeth against your bottom lip.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Some speakers mistakenly insert an extra vowel, saying /fʌən/ instead of /fʌn/. Tip: Remember that "fun" is a single syllable; avoid adding any additional sounds.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes mix up "fun" with "fan" and pronounce it as /fæn/. This changes the meaning entirely. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sound; "fun" uses /ʌ/, while "fan" uses /æ/.