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june
Definition:
(nou) the month following May and preceding July
Phonetic Transcription:
dʒuːn
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Common mistakes of june pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "june" as /dʒuːn/ instead of /dʒuːn/ (US) or /dʒuːn/ (UK). This can lead to confusion with words like "June" and "jean." Tip: Focus on the long "u" sound, as in "food."
- Incorrect stress placement: People often stress the wrong syllable, saying "june" as "JU-ne" instead of the correct "june" /dʒuːn/. This can make the word sound unnatural. Tip: Remember that "june" is a single syllable word.
- Overemphasizing the initial consonant: Some learners may pronounce "june" with an exaggerated "j" sound, making it sound like "june" /dʒuːn/ instead of /dʒuːn/. This can distort the intended pronunciation. Tip: Keep the "j" soft and smooth.
- Confusing it with similar-sounding words: Learners might mix up "june" with "junior" or "june bug." This can lead to miscommunication. Tip: Practice saying "june" in isolation to reinforce its distinct sound.
- Ignoring the silent "e": Some may pronounce "june" as "jun" by dropping the "e" sound. This is incorrect as the "e" influences the vowel sound. Tip: Always pronounce "june" with the long vowel sound that the "e" helps create.