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lake
Definition:
(nou) a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land (nou) a purplish red pigment prepared from lac or cochineal (nou) any of numerous bright translucent organic pigments
Phonetic Transcription:
leɪk
Examples:
The lake is the origin of the Lehigh River.
The lake is the source of the Robson River.
The primary outflow is a small stream at the southern end of the lake.
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Common mistakes of lake pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners may pronounce "lake" with a short vowel sound, like "lɛk" instead of the correct long vowel sound /eɪ/. Tip: Focus on elongating the "a" sound to say /leɪk/.
- Ending sound mispronunciation: It's common to mispronounce "lake" as "layk" with a hard "k" sound. The correct pronunciation is /leɪk/, where the "k" is softer. Tip: Practice saying "lake" slowly to emphasize the ending.
- Dropping the final sound: Some may drop the final "k" sound, pronouncing it as "lay." This results in "lake" sounding incomplete. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the final "k" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Stress placement error: Learners might incorrectly stress "lake" as if it were a two-syllable word, saying "la-ke." However, "lake" is a single-syllable word pronounced /leɪk/. Tip: Remember that "lake" has only one stressed syllable.
- Misidentifying the consonant sounds: Some may confuse the initial consonant sound, pronouncing "lake" as "make" or "bake." The correct initial sound is /l/. Tip: Practice differentiating between /l/ and /m/ or /b/ to improve clarity.