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hobby
Definition:
(nou) an auxiliary activity (nou) a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride (nou) small Old World falcon formerly trained and flown at small birds
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhɒbi
Examples:
His hobby is to play bagatelle.
My hobby is playing the piano.
His hobby was to play the accordion and the piano.
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Common mistakes of hobby pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may say "hobby" with the stress on the second syllable, resulting in "ho-BBY." This is incorrect; the stress should be on the first syllable: /ˈhɑː.bi/ (UK), /ˈhɑː.bi/ (US). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable clearly.
- Vowel sound confusion: The vowel in the first syllable may be pronounced as /oʊ/ instead of /ɑː/. This leads to saying "hobby" as "hoh-bee." Tip: Practice the /ɑː/ sound, like in "father," to improve clarity.
- Overemphasizing the second syllable: Some may pronounce "hobby" as "hob-BEE," stressing the second syllable too much. The correct pronunciation is /ˈhɑː.bi/ (UK), /ˈhɑː.bi/ (US) with a light second syllable. Tip: Keep the second syllable softer.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the "h": A common mistake is to drop the initial "h," saying "obby" instead of "hobby." This changes the word entirely. Tip: Make sure to pronounce "h" clearly, starting with a breathy sound.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some learners might pronounce "hobby" with a long "ee" sound at the end, saying "hobb-ee." The correct ending is a short "y" sound: /i/. Tip: Focus on a quick transition from the "b" to the "y."