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land
Definition:
(nou) the land on which real estate is located (nou) material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) (nou) territory over which rule or control is exercised (nou) the solid part of the earth's surface (nou) the territory occupied by a nation (nou) a domain in which something is dominant (nou) extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use (nou) the people who live in a nation or country (nou) a politically organized body of people under a single government (nou) United States inventor who incorporated Polaroid film into lenses and invented the one step photographic process (1909-1991) (nou) agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life
Phonetic Transcription:
lænd
Examples:
Arable fields dominate the land cover of the area and grasslands are infrequent.
The land in the area is hilly to mountainous.
If the precipitate is partially melted, it will land on the ground as sleet.
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Common mistakes of land pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "land" with a long vowel sound, like /eɪ/, making it sound like "laind." This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound /æ/ as in "cat."
- Incorrect stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "lan-d." However, "land" is a single-syllable word. Tip: Remember that "land" has no syllable division; pronounce it as one unit.
- Overemphasizing the "d" sound: Some may pronounce "land" with a heavy emphasis on the "d," making it sound overly clipped, like /lænd/. Tip: Keep the "d" soft and connected to the vowel, maintaining a smooth flow.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often confuse "land" with "lend," pronouncing it as /lɛnd/. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sound; "land" uses /æ/, while "lend" uses /ɛ/.
- Omitting the "l" sound: Some speakers may drop the "l" at the beginning, pronouncing it as "and." This alters the meaning entirely. Tip: Ensure the "l" is clear and pronounced, starting the word strongly as /l/.