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husband
Definition:
(nou) a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhʌzbənd
Examples:
The husband would move to the community of the wife.
All the children borne of the wife belonged to the husband.
The wife always takes the titles from the husband.
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Common mistakes of husband pronunciation
- Dropping the "h": Some speakers may pronounce "husband" without the initial "h" sound, saying "usband" instead. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Always start with the "h" sound, as in /ˈhʌzbənd/ (US) or /ˈhʌzbənd/ (UK).
- Misplacing stress: Incorrectly stressing the second syllable, saying "hus-BAND" instead of the correct "HUS-band," can change the word's clarity. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable, "HUS," to maintain proper pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some may pronounce "husband" with a heavy "d" sound, resulting in "husbanD." This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "d" soft, blending it smoothly into the last syllable, as in /ˈhʌzbənd/.
- Vowel confusion: Mispronouncing the vowel sound in the first syllable can lead to saying "huzband" instead of "husband." This alters the word significantly. Tip: Use the short "u" sound, as in /ʌ/, to ensure clarity.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may stretch the vowel sound in the first syllable, saying "hus-baaand." This can sound exaggerated. Tip: Keep the vowel short and crisp, pronouncing it as /ˈhʌzbənd/ for accuracy.