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How to pronounce:
hollow
Definition:
(nou) a cavity or space in something (nou) a small valley between mountains (nou) a depression hollowed out of solid matter
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhɒləʊ
Examples:
The hole was hollow.
The balls are hollow and have two small antipodal holes.
A sprayer has a hollow housing with an inlet port and an outlet opening.
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Common mistakes of hollow pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "hol-LOW" instead of the correct "HOL-low" (/ˈhɑloʊ/ in US, /ˈhɒləʊ/ in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "o": A common mistake is pronouncing the "o" in "hollow" too strongly, leading to "HO-lo" instead of "HOL-low". The "o" should be a schwa sound. Tip: Keep the "o" soft and quick.
- Dropping the second syllable: Some may say "HOL" instead of "HOL-low". This omits the essential second syllable, making it sound incomplete. Tip: Practice saying the full word slowly to ensure both syllables are pronounced.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "hollow" with "hello". This can lead to mispronunciation. "Hollow" has a distinct vowel sound. Tip: Focus on the difference in vowel sounds to distinguish the words.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might pronounce "hollow" with a long "o" sound, as in "hole". This leads to saying "HOLO" instead of "HOL-low". Tip: Ensure the "o" is pronounced as a short vowel, like in "cup".