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grandpa
Definition:
(nou) the father of your father or mother
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɡrænpɑː
Examples:
My grandpa is hale and hearty.
At the end of the episode, grandpa grew up.
He allows grandpa to take the cards.
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Common mistakes of grandpa pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "gran-PA" instead of the correct "GRAN-pa" (ˈɡræmpə in US, ˈɡræn.pə in UK). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable when pronouncing "grandpa".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The vowel in the first syllable may be mispronounced as "ae" instead of "æ", leading to "grawnpa". This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the "æ" sound as in "cat" to pronounce "grandpa" accurately.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some might say "gran" instead of "grandpa". This makes the word incomplete and unclear. Tip: Remember to include both syllables: "GRAN-pa" to convey the full meaning.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some learners pronounce "grandpa" with a heavy "d" sound, leading to "gran-dpa". This is not standard. Tip: Keep the "d" soft and subtle, blending it smoothly between the "n" and "p".
- Mispronouncing the final "a": A common mistake is pronouncing the final "a" as a long vowel, resulting in "grand-PAH". The correct pronunciation is shorter. Tip: Keep the final "a" brief and light, as in "pa" (pə).