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loss
Definition:
(nou) something that is lost (nou) gradual decline in amount or activity (nou) the act of losing someone or something (nou) the disadvantage that results from losing something (nou) the experience of losing a loved one (nou) the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue (nou) military personnel lost by death or capture (nou) euphemistic expressions for death
Phonetic Transcription:
lɒs
Examples:
The leaves of cactus developed into thorns to reduce the loss of water.
Furthermore, the loss of the episode pages means the loss of information.
Inbreeding depression is the loss of fitness due to loss of genetic diversity.
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Common mistakes of loss pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "loss" with a long vowel sound, like in "rose." This leads to confusion. Tip: Focus on the short vowel /ɒ/ in UK and /ɔ/ in US, as in "lot."
- Incorrect stress placement: Many mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "lo-SS." However, "loss" is a single syllable word. Tip: Remember that "loss" has no secondary stress; it should be pronounced as /lɒs/ (UK) or /lɔs/ (US).
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Some people might say "loss" as "lo-oss," inserting an unnecessary vowel. This can change the word's clarity. Tip: Practice saying "loss" as a single, smooth sound /lɒs/ (UK) or /lɔs/ (US).
- Confusing "loss" with "losses": The plural form "losses" includes an extra syllable, which can be mispronounced as "loss." Tip: Remember that "losses" is pronounced /ˈlɒsɪz/ (UK) or /ˈlɔsɪz/ (US) with stress on the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Some learners may overly stress the "l" sound, making it sound too heavy. This can lead to awkward pronunciation. Tip: Keep the "l" light and natural, pronouncing "loss" as /lɒs/ (UK) or /lɔs/ (US).