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ground
Definition:
(nou) the solid part of the earth's surface (nou) a rational motive for a belief or action (nou) the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface (nou) a relation that provides the foundation for something (nou) a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle) (nou) the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground (nou) material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) (nou) a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused (nou) a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage) (nou) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting (nou) the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
Phonetic Transcription:
ɡraʊnd
Examples:
The ground floor of the church is romanesque and the first floor gothic.
The plane landed safely on the ground.
The boys occupied the ground floor and the girls used the first floor.
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Common mistakes of ground pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ground" as /ɡraʊnd/. Tip: Remember that the stress is on the single syllable, pronounced as /ɡraʊnd/ in both US and UK English.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is pronouncing "ground" with a short vowel sound, like /ɡrʌnd/. Tip: Focus on the diphthong /aʊ/ to ensure the correct pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some speakers may over-pronounce the "d" at the end, making it sound like /ɡraʊndʌ/. Tip: Keep the "d" soft and linked to the vowel sound, producing /ɡraʊnd/ smoothly.
- Missing the nasal sound: Learners sometimes drop the nasal "n," saying "groud." Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "n" clearly, as in /ɡraʊnd/, to maintain the word's integrity.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may pronounce "ground" with an elongated vowel sound, like /ɡraʊːnd/. Tip: Use a short, crisp vowel sound to achieve the correct pronunciation of /ɡraʊnd/.