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game
Definition:
(nou) a contest with rules to determine a winner (nou) a single play of a sport or other contest (nou) an amusement or pastime (nou) animal hunted for food or sport (nou) a division of play during which one player serves (nou) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win (nou) the flesh of wild animals that is used for food (nou) a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal) (nou) the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game (nou) your occupation or line of work (nou) frivolous or trifling behavior
Phonetic Transcription:
ɡeɪm
Examples:
The Devil cheats and wins the game.
The loser of the game wins nothing.
It was the inaugural playing of the game.
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Common mistakes of game pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "game" as /ɡæm/ instead of /ɡeɪm/. This mistake occurs due to confusing the "a" with the short "a" sound. Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound represented by "eɪ".
- Incorrect stress placement: A few may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ga-me" instead of the correct single syllable "game" /ɡeɪm/. This can make it sound unnatural. Tip: Remember "game" is one syllable; keep it concise.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some speakers may pronounce "game" with an exaggerated "g" sound, sounding like "g-game". This can be distracting. Tip: Aim for a smooth onset; the "g" should be clear but not overly pronounced.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "game" with "gam" (/ɡæm/) or "gimme" (/ˈɡɪmi/). This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Distinguish "game" by focusing on the long "a" sound and the clear ending.
- Neglecting the final "e": Some may drop the final "e" sound, pronouncing it as /ɡeɪ/. This can lead to ambiguity. Tip: Always include the final "e" sound to maintain clarity in "game" /ɡeɪm/.