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halloween
Definition:
(nou) the evening before All Saints' Day; often devoted to pranks played by young people
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Her halloween costume is spectral.
People bought pumpkins for the halloween.
She wore a queer dress for the halloween.
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Common mistakes of halloween pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many pronounce "halloween" with a short "a" sound, like in "cat". The correct pronunciation features a long "a" sound /ˌhæl.əˈwiːn/ (US) or /ˌhæl.əˈiːn/ (UK). Tip: Focus on elongating the "a" sound.
- Misplaced stress: Some speakers emphasize the first syllable instead of the third, saying "HALL-o-ween". The correct stress is on the last syllable: /ˌhæl.əˈwiːn/ (US) or /ˌhæl.əˈiːn/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "halloween" with the stress on "ween".
- Omitting the second syllable: A common mistake is to say "hallow" instead of "halloween". The full pronunciation includes all syllables: /ˌhæl.əˈwiːn/ (US) or /ˌhæl.əˈiːn/ (UK). Tip: Break it down into "hal" + "lo" + "ween" to ensure clarity.
- Confusing "h" sound: Some may pronounce "halloween" without the initial "h" sound, saying "alloween". The correct pronunciation begins with a clear "h" sound: /ˌhæl.əˈwiːn/ (US) or /ˌhæl.əˈiːn/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "h" by taking a breath before saying the word.
- Inconsistent endings: Some speakers pronounce the ending as "ween" with a short "e" sound. The correct ending has a long "ee" sound: /ˌhæl.əˈwiːn/ (US) or /ˌhæl.əˈiːn/ (UK). Tip: Practice the ending by saying "ween" with a prolonged "ee" sound.