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How to pronounce:
join
Definition:
(nou) the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made (nou) a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets
Phonetic Transcription:
dʒoɪn
Examples:
The prerequisite for joining the team was being able to join the football league.
All the morons join in the fight.
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Common mistakes of join pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "join" with a short vowel sound, like "jɒɪn" (UK), instead of the correct diphthong "dʒɔɪn" (US/UK). Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly to achieve the right pronunciation.
- Ignoring the "j" sound: A common mistake is to skip the initial "j" sound, pronouncing it as "oin" instead of "join." Tip: Practice starting with a clear "j" sound, as in "just," to ensure it is heard.
- Overemphasizing the "i": Some learners may stress the "i" in "join," making it sound like "jɔɪn" with an exaggerated "i" sound. Tip: Keep the stress on the "j" and "oi" sounds, allowing the "n" to blend softly.
- Incorrect stress placement: People sometimes place stress incorrectly, saying "JOIN" instead of the correct "join." Tip: Remember that "join" is a single syllable word; the stress naturally falls on the "j" sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "join" with "coin" or "loin," mispronouncing it as "kɔɪn" or "lɔɪn." Tip: Listen to the distinct sounds in "join" and practice differentiating it from these similar-sounding words.