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glue
Definition:
(nou) cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive
Phonetic Transcription:
ɡluː
Examples:
The glue is strongly adhesive.
The gum like sap was even used as a glue or as waterproofing.
This was the forerunner of the modern glue.
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Common mistakes of glue pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "glue" with a short "u" sound, like "gloo". This mispronunciation can lead to confusion. Tip: Focus on the long "u" sound, /ɡluː/ in UK and US pronunciation.
- Ignoring the initial consonant blend: Many might say "glew" instead of "glue". This can make the word sound incorrect. Tip: Practice the "gl" blend by saying "g" and "l" together smoothly, as in /ɡluː/.
- Overemphasizing the vowel: Some learners stress the vowel too much, saying "gloo-ee". This creates an unnecessary syllable. Tip: Remember that "glue" is a single syllable word, pronounced /ɡluː/.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some might stress the second part of the word, saying "glu-EE". This is not standard. Tip: Keep the stress on the first and only syllable, /ɡluː/, to sound more natural.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might mix up "glue" with "glee". This can lead to miscommunication. Tip: Practice saying both words separately, focusing on the distinct vowel sounds: "glue" /ɡluː/ and "glee" /ɡliː/.