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How to pronounce:
have
Definition:
(nou) a person who possesses great material wealth
Phonetic Transcription:
hæv
Examples:
People have their own subjectivity.
Do people have their own verity
Most of the residents have their own conveyances.
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Common mistakes of have pronunciation
- Dropping the "h": Many learners pronounce "have" as "av" by omitting the initial "h" sound. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Always pronounce the "h" as /h/ to clarify your speech.
- Misplacing stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ha-VE" instead of the correct "HAVE". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember that "have" is a single-syllable word, so stress the first and only syllable.
- Confusing with "of": In casual speech, some people pronounce "have" like "of," especially in contractions (e.g., "could've"). This can create ambiguity. Tip: Practice saying "have" clearly, ensuring the "h" is pronounced.
- Overusing the schwa: Learners might pronounce "have" as /həv/ with a schwa sound, which is incorrect in standard English. Tip: Focus on the correct pronunciation /hæv/ to maintain clarity in communication.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may say "have" with a long vowel sound, pronouncing it as /heɪv/. This is incorrect. Tip: Use the short vowel sound /æ/ as in "cat" for "have" to sound natural.