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grandfather
Definition:
(nou) the father of your father or mother
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɡrænfɑːðə
Examples:
He's the grandfather of the children.
My grandfather was an agronomist.
She beckoned on the grandfather.
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Common mistakes of grandfather pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "gran-'father". The correct pronunciation is "ˈgrændˌfɑːðər" in US and "ˈgrændˌfɑːðə" in UK. Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable for clarity.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "grandfather" with a short "a" sound, saying "grændfather". The correct sound is "æ" as in "cat". Tip: Practice saying "grand" with the "a" sound like in "man".
- Missing the "d" sound: A common mistake is to omit the "d" in "grandfather", leading to "granfather". The "d" is important for correct pronunciation, as in "ˈgrændˌfɑːðər". Tip: Emphasize the "d" when saying the word to ensure it's heard.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some learners may shorten the second syllable, pronouncing it as "grand-father". The correct pronunciation has a longer vowel sound, as in "ˈgrændˌfɑːðər". Tip: Lengthen the vowel in the second syllable to sound more natural.
- Mispronouncing the "th": Some might say "grandfader" instead of "grandfather". The "th" sound is voiced, represented by "ð" in IPA. Tip: Practice the "th" sound by placing your tongue between your teeth and voicing it.