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gold

Definition:

(nou) coins made of gold (nou) a deep yellow color (nou) a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia (nou) great wealth--Ben Jonson (nou) something likened to the metal in brightness or preciousness or superiority etc.

Phonetic Transcription:

ɡəʊld

Examples:

Sometimes jewelry makers gilded the silver using gold dust and an amalgam like mercury to create a gold finish.

Massive gold is the most malleable metal.

Don captured the gold in the 200m and the silver in the 100m.

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Related Words:

silver

metal

jewelry

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Common mistakes of gold pronunciation

Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "gold" with a short "o" sound, like in "got," resulting in /ɡɒld/ (UK). This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the long "o" sound /oʊ/ (US) or /əʊ/ (UK).
Ignoring the silent "l": A common mistake is emphasizing the "l" in "gold," leading to a pronunciation like /ɡoʊld/. This is not standard. Tip: Remember that the "l" is silent; pronounce it as /ɡoʊd/ (US) or /ɡəʊd/ (UK).
Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "gold" as /ɡoʊld/. This changes the word's clarity. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable with primary stress: /ˈɡoʊld/ (US) or /ˈɡəʊld/ (UK).
Over-articulating the "g": Learners sometimes pronounce the "g" too harshly, sounding like /ɡʌld/. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Keep the "g" soft and smooth, ensuring it sounds like /ɡ/ without extra emphasis.
Confusing "gold" with "golf": Some may pronounce "gold" similarly to "golf," resulting in /ɡɔlf/. This alters the meaning entirely. Tip: Distinguish the vowel sounds; "gold" has the long "o" sound, while "golf" has a short "o."

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "gold" in American English?

In American English, "gold" is pronounced as /ɡoʊld/. The "o" has a long vowel sound, similar to the "o" in "go."

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "gold" between American and British English?

No, "gold" is pronounced the same way in both American and British English, /ɡoʊld/ in the US and /ɡəʊld/ in the UK. The main difference lies in the vowel sound; the UK version uses a diphthong.

What is the syllable structure of the word "gold"?

The word "gold" has one syllable, which is pronounced with a single vowel sound and ends with a consonant sound. This makes it a simple, one-syllable word.

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "gold"?

One common mistake is mispronouncing the "o" sound as a short vowel, which can make it sound like "gald." Remember to use the long "o" sound, as in /ɡoʊld/.