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headache
Definition:
(nou) something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness (nou) pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhedeɪk
Examples:
The splitting of the DC section is a bit of a headache.
It is a childhood illness characterized by fever, headache, and irritability.
A headache is pain anywhere in the region of the head and neck.
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Common mistakes of headache pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "head-ACHE". In English, the primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈhɛd.eɪk/ (US) and /ˈhɛd.eɪk/ (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "head".
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "headache" without the short "e" sound in the first syllable, saying "hdake". The correct pronunciation is /ˈhɛd.eɪk/. Tip: Practice saying "head" clearly to maintain the vowel.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "headache" with "headache" (pronounced the same) or other similar words. Ensure you recognize the context of "headache" as a noun meaning pain in the head. Tip: Use it in sentences to reinforce its meaning.
- Pronouncing "ch" as "k": Learners sometimes say "headak" instead of "headache". The "ch" in "headache" is pronounced as /ʧ/, not /k/. Tip: Think of words like "watch" to remember the correct sound.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may shorten the "a" sound, saying "head-ik". The correct pronunciation has a long "a" sound: /ˈhɛd.eɪk/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to grasp the length of the vowel sound.