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hawk
Definition:
(nou) diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail (nou) an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations (nou) a square board with a handle underneath; used by masons to hold or carry mortar
Phonetic Transcription:
hɔːk
Examples:
The school's mascot is the hawk.
The fox and the hawk come to mind.
A hawk is perched on the man's outstretched hand.
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Common mistakes of hawk pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some people pronounce "hawk" with a short vowel sound, as in "cot" /kɒk/. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that "hawk" has a long vowel sound, represented as /hɔːk/ in UK and /hɔk/ in US.
- Ignoring the "h" sound: A common mistake is to drop the initial "h", pronouncing it as "awk" /ɔk/. This leads to confusion with other words. Tip: Always start with a strong "h" sound /h/, making sure to articulate it clearly.
- Mispronouncing the "w": Some learners may mistakenly pronounce "hawk" with a "w" sound, saying "hawkw" /hɔːkw/. This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the single syllable of "hawk," ensuring the "k" is pronounced crisply without an added "w."
- Stressing the wrong syllable: A few might incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ha-wk" instead of "hawk." This misplacement alters the word. Tip: Remember that "hawk" is a single-syllable word, with stress on the first and only syllable.
- Confusing it with similar words: Some may confuse "hawk" with "walk" /wɔːk/ or "talk" /tɔːk/, leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Pay attention to the distinct vowel sounds in "hawk" /hɔːk/ and practice saying it separately from those similar words.