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gown
Definition:
(nou) a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions (nou) the members of a university as distinguished from the other residents of the town in which the university is located (nou) lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women (nou) protective garment worn by surgeons during operations (nou) outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
Phonetic Transcription:
ɡaʊn
Examples:
Doctors in undress wear the masters' gown.
They also can wear a festal gown of scarlet on top of their gimp gown.
Note the trim on the pocket slits in the skirt of her open gown.
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Common mistakes of gown pronunciation
- Misplacing vowel sounds: Many learners incorrectly pronounce "gown" with a short "o" sound, like in "cat." The correct pronunciation is /ɡaʊn/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the diphthong "ow" as in "how."
- Ignoring the "g" sound: Some may drop the initial "g," saying "own" instead of "gown." This changes the meaning entirely. The correct pronunciation starts with /ɡ/. Tip: Practice saying "g" clearly before the vowel.
- Overemphasizing the "n": Learners sometimes pronounce "gown" with a heavy nasal sound, making it sound like "gownn." The correct pronunciation ends with a single /n/ sound. Tip: Keep the "n" soft and brief.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "gown" with "gone," pronouncing it as /ɡɔn/. The correct pronunciation of "gown" is /ɡaʊn/. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds; "gown" has a diphthong, while "gone" has a single vowel sound.
- Mispronouncing in rapid speech: In fast conversation, "gown" may be slurred into "goun," losing clarity. The correct pronunciation is distinct: /ɡaʊn/. Tip: Slow down your speech to ensure each sound is articulated clearly.