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laughter
Definition:
(nou) the sound of laughing (nou) the activity of laughing; the manifestation of joy or mirth or scorn
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈlɑːftə
Examples:
There was no laughter, no smiles, and rapt, silent attention.
The laughter isn't clearly John's.
The statement was followed by uproarious laughter.
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Common mistakes of laughter pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "laughter" as /ˈlæf.tər/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, /ˈlæf/, to pronounce it correctly.
- Overemphasizing the "gh": The "gh" in "laughter" is silent, leading to mispronunciations like /ˈlæf.ɡtər/. Tip: Focus on the "f" sound and ignore the "gh" to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "laughter" with an "ah" sound, saying /ˈlɑːf.tər/. Tip: Use the short "a" sound /æ/ as in "cat" instead of the long "ah" sound for accuracy.
- Adding an extra syllable: Learners might say "laughter" with three syllables, like /ˈlæf.tʃər/. Tip: Keep it to two syllables, /ˈlæf.tər/, to ensure clarity and correctness in your speech.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "laughter" with "laughter" and pronounce it as /ˈlɑː.tər/. Tip: Pay attention to the "f" sound in "laughter" to distinguish it from other similar-sounding words.