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How to pronounce:
gather
Definition:
(nou) sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching (nou) the act of gathering something
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɡæðə
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Common mistakes of gather pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ga-THER" instead of "GATH-er". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, as in IPA: /ˈɡæðər/ (US) and /ˈɡɑːðə/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing "gather" with a long "a" sound, as in "gay-ther". Tip: Use a short "a" sound, as in IPA: /æ/ for US and /ɑː/ for UK pronunciations.
- Overemphasizing the "th": Some may pronounce "gather" with a heavy "th" sound, making it sound like "gather" with a prolonged "th". Tip: Keep the "th" soft and quick, as in IPA: /ð/, blending it smoothly into the word.
- Omitting the final "er": Learners might drop the "er" sound, saying "gath" instead of "gather". Tip: Always include the "er" at the end, pronounced as /ər/ in US and /ə/ in UK.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "gather" with "gathering" or "gathered", leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Practice each word separately, focusing on the distinct sounds and syllable stresses.