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How to pronounce:
garbage
Definition:
(nou) food that is discarded (as from a kitchen) (nou) a worthless message (nou) a receptacle where waste can be discarded
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ
Examples:
The man took the garbage out of the trash bin.
I threw away the wastes in the garbage can.
The garbage was cauterized with fire.
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Common mistakes of garbage pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners put stress on the second syllable, saying "gar-"ˌ"bage". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is "gar"-ˈ"bage", with stress on the first syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Omitting the final sound: A common mistake is dropping the final "g" sound, pronouncing it as "gar"-ˈ"ba". The correct pronunciation includes the "g" sound at the end: "gar"-ˈ"bage". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the final "g" clearly.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some people pronounce the first vowel too flat, sounding like "gar"-ˈ"bihj". The correct vowel sound should be more rounded, as in "gar"-ˈ"bɪdʒ". Tip: Listen to native speakers for the correct vowel quality.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "garbage" with "garb" or "garnish", leading to incorrect pronunciations. "Garbage" is pronounced "gar"-ˈ"bage", while "garb" is "gɑrb". Tip: Practice each word separately to avoid mix-ups.
- Pronouncing as two syllables: Some incorrectly pronounce "garbage" as "gar"-ˈ"bihj" or "gar"-ˈ"beyj", treating it as a two-syllable word. The correct pronunciation is a three-syllable word: "gar"-ˈ"bage". Tip: Break it down into syllables: gar-bage.