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How to pronounce:
glove
Definition:
(nou) the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball (nou) handwear: covers the hand and wrist (nou) boxing equipment consisting of big and padded coverings for the fists of the fighters; worn for the sport of boxing
Phonetic Transcription:
ɡlʌv
Examples:
The left glove is a cryogenic sprayer, while the right glove is a flamethrower.
The ball went off the glove of the catcher.
The entity and the belief system are hand and glove.
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Common mistakes of glove pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "glove" with a long "o" sound, like /ɡloʊv/. This is incorrect; the correct pronunciation is /ɡlʌv/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound, as in "cup".
- Misplacing stress: A common mistake is stressing the wrong syllable. "Glove" is a one-syllable word, so there's no need to stress a second syllable. The correct stress is on the only syllable: /ɡlʌv/. Tip: Remember, one-syllable words have no secondary stress.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some might pronounce "glove" with an exaggerated "g" sound, making it sound harsh. The correct pronunciation starts smoothly with /ɡ/. Tip: Keep the "g" soft and blend it naturally into the "l".
- Dropping the final "e": A mistake is to pronounce "glove" as if it ends with a vowel sound, like /ɡlʌ/. The correct pronunciation includes the final "v" sound: /ɡlʌv/. Tip: Always ensure the final consonant is clear and pronounced.
- Confusing with similar words: People may confuse "glove" with "love" due to similar sounds. "Glove" has a distinct "g" sound at the beginning. The pronunciation is /ɡlʌv/ as opposed to /lʌv/. Tip: Practice saying both words to differentiate their initial sounds clearly.