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left
Definition:
(nou) location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east (nou) those who support varying degrees of social or political or economic change designed to promote the public welfare (nou) the hand that is on the left side of the body (nou) the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's left (nou) a turn toward the side of the body that is on the north when the person is facing east
Phonetic Transcription:
left
Examples:
The left hand is considered unclean.
Couldn't the chip be implanted in the left hand
The left hand is considered unclean in India.
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Common mistakes of left pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "left" as /lɛft/ instead of the correct /lɛft/. This can happen when confusing it with similar words. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound, as in "bed".
- Overemphasizing the "t": It's common to hear "left" pronounced with a strong "t" sound, as in /lɛfʔ/. This can make the word sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and quick to maintain fluidity.
- Dropping the "l" sound: Some may say "eft" instead of "left", omitting the initial "l". This often happens in rapid speech. Tip: Practice saying "l" clearly before the vowel to ensure it's pronounced.
- Confusing with "lift": Learners sometimes mix up "left" with "lift", pronouncing "left" as /lɪft/. This creates confusion in communication. Tip: Remember that "left" has the short "e" sound, while "lift" has the short "i".
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress "left" as /ˈlɛft/ instead of the correct unstressed form /lɛft/. This can occur when trying to emphasize the word. Tip: Keep "left" unstressed in normal conversation for natural flow.