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glasses
Definition:
(nou) a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure (nou) a container for holding liquids while drinking (nou) the quantity a glass will hold (nou) a small refracting telescope (nou) an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant (nou) a mirror; usually a ladies' dressing mirror (nou) glassware collectively
Phonetic Transcription:
ɡlɑːs
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Common mistakes of glasses pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "gla-SES" [ˈɡlæsɪz] instead of the correct first syllable stress. Tip: Focus on the first syllable "gla" to maintain proper stress.
- Omitting the final "s": A common mistake is to pronounce "glasses" as "glass" [ɡlæs] by dropping the final "es". Tip: Remember that the plural form requires the "es" sound to be pronounced clearly.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "a" in "glasses" as a short "a" sound, leading to "glosses" [ˈɡlɔsɪz]. Tip: Use the short "a" sound [æ] as in "cat" to differentiate it from similar words.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners might say "glasses" with a long "a" sound, sounding like "gla-says" [ˈɡleɪsɪz]. Tip: Keep the vowel short and crisp, ensuring it sounds like "gla" [ɡlæs] rather than "gla" [ɡleɪ].
- Blending sounds: Some may pronounce "glasses" as "glass is" [ˈɡlæs ɪz], creating an unintended separation. Tip: Practice saying "glasses" as one smooth word to avoid blending it with "is".