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human
Definition:
(nou) any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhjuːmən
Examples:
He studied the human body.
Serotonin exists in the human body.
In the human body it is controlled by the swallowing reflex.
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Common mistakes of human pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "human" with a short "u" sound, like in "cup". The correct pronunciation is with a long "u" as in "you" /ˈhjuː.mən/ (UK) and /ˈhjuː.mən/ (US). Tip: Focus on elongating the "u" sound.
- Misplacing stress: Many say "human" with stress on the second syllable, sounding like "hu-MAN". The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈhjuː.mən/. Tip: Practice saying the first syllable louder and clearer to emphasize it.
- Overemphasizing "h": Some speakers pronounce "human" with an exaggerated "h" sound, making it sound too harsh. The "h" should be soft and smooth, as in /ˈhjuː.mən/. Tip: Relax your throat when pronouncing "h" to keep it subtle.
- Omitting the "u" sound: A common mistake is to skip the "u" sound entirely, pronouncing it as "man". This changes the word's meaning. The correct form includes the "u": /ˈhjuː.mən/. Tip: Practice saying "you" followed by "man" to connect the sounds.
- Confusing "human" with "humane": Some confuse "human" with "humane", pronouncing them similarly. "Human" has a long "u" sound, while "humane" has a different vowel sound and stress. Tip: Remember that "human" starts with /ˈhjuː/ and "humane" starts with /hjuːˈmeɪn/.