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horn
Definition:
(nou) a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it (nou) one of the bony outgrowths on the heads of certain ungulates (nou) a noise made by the driver of an automobile to give warning; (nou) a high pommel of a Western saddle (usually metal covered with leather) (nou) a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves (nou) any hard protuberance from the head of an organism that is similar to or suggestive of a horn (nou) the material (mostly keratin) that covers the horns of ungulates and forms hooves and claws and nails (nou) a device having the shape of a horn (nou) an alarm device that makes a loud warning sound (nou) a brass musical instrument consisting of a conical tube that is coiled into a spiral and played by means of valves (nou) a device on an automobile for making a warning noise
Phonetic Transcription:
hɔːn
Examples:
The natural horn is the ancestor of the modern horn.
The goat's broken horn was transformed into the cornucopia or horn of plenty.
The horn section is the group of symphonic musicians who play the horn.
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Common mistakes of horn pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners mispronounce "horn" by using a short vowel sound like in "hot" instead of the correct long vowel sound /ɔː/ (UK) or /ɔr/ (US). Tip: Practice elongating the vowel sound to match the correct pronunciation.
- Dropping the "h": A common mistake is omitting the initial "h" sound, leading to "orn" instead of "horn". This changes the word entirely. Tip: Emphasize the "h" by breathing out gently before saying "horn".
- Incorrect stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "hor-n" instead of the correct single syllable "horn" (/hɔrn/ in US and /hɔːn/ in UK). Tip: Remember that "horn" is a one-syllable word; focus on the initial sound.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Learners sometimes pronounce "horn" with a soft "n" sound, making it sound like "hor" instead of clearly articulating the "n". Tip: Ensure you finish with a strong "n" sound to complete the word.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers may exaggerate the "r" sound, making it sound like "hoarn". This is especially common in non-native speakers. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and blend it smoothly with the vowel sound for clarity.