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hood
Definition:
(nou) an aggressive and violent young criminal (nou) a protective covering that is part of a plant (nou) a neighborhood (nou) a tubular attachment used to keep stray light out of the lens of a camera (nou) a leather covering for a hawk's head (nou) metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes (nou) the folding roof of a carriage (nou) a headdress that protects the head and face (nou) protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine (nou) an expandable part or marking that resembles a hood on the head or neck of an animal
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It was the reason for the armor and the hood.
Degrees are symbolized by the gown style and the hood length.
A rear hood is connected to the machine and located behind the grating.
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Common mistakes of hood pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "hood" as "had" by using the wrong vowel sound. The correct IPA is /hʊd/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the "oo" sound, similar to "book".
- Overemphasizing the "h": A common mistake is to stress the "h" too much, making it sound like "hoood". The correct IPA is /hʊd/, where the "h" is soft. Tip: Keep the "h" light and blend it smoothly with the vowel.
- Incorrect final consonant sound: Some may pronounce "hood" with a softer "d", sounding like "hoo". The correct IPA is /hʊd/, emphasizing the "d" sound. Tip: Ensure the "d" is pronounced clearly to avoid confusion.
- Confusing with "wood": People often mix up "hood" with "wood" due to similar sounds. The correct IPA for "hood" is /hʊd/, while "wood" is /wʊd/. Tip: Pay attention to the initial consonant; "hood" starts with "h".
- Neglecting the stress pattern: Some learners may mistakenly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "hood" with emphasis on "ood". The correct IPA shows it is a single syllable /hʊd/. Tip: Remember that "hood" is one syllable; keep it short and direct.