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glade
Definition:
(nou) a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
Phonetic Transcription:
ɡleɪd
Examples:
There are a lot of plants in the glade.
I planted a flower in the glade.
No one wants to go to the glade.
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Common mistakes of glade pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "glade" with a short "a" sound, like in "cat," instead of the correct long "a" as in /ɡleɪd/. Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel sound to achieve the right pronunciation.
- Ignoring the "g" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "glade" starting with a soft "g," making it sound like "lade." The correct pronunciation begins with a hard "g" as in /ɡ/. Tip: Practice saying words like "go" to reinforce the hard "g" sound.
- Overemphasizing the final "d": Some may pronounce "glade" with an exaggerated "d" sound, making it sound overly harsh. The final "d" should be soft and quick, not prolonged. Tip: Keep the "d" light and blend it smoothly with the preceding vowel.
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners sometimes stress the second syllable, saying "gla-DE." However, "glade" is a single-syllable word, so the stress is on the only syllable /ɡleɪd/. Tip: Remember that "glade" has no additional syllables to stress.
- Confusing with similar words: "Glade" may be confused with "glad" or "blade." Each has distinct pronunciations: /ɡlæd/ for "glad" and /bleɪd/ for "blade." Tip: Practice each word in isolation to distinguish their sounds clearly.