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love
Definition:
(nou) a strong positive emotion of regard and affection (nou) any object of warm affection or devotion; (nou) a beloved person; used as terms of endearment (nou) a deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction (nou) a score of zero in tennis or squash (nou) sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people
Phonetic Transcription:
lʌv
Examples:
Sringara is the relationship of the intimate love.
The fervent love maintained their relationship.
The couple meet again and rekindle their love.
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Common mistakes of love pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "love" with a long vowel sound, like "lohv" [lʌv] in US and UK English. This can make it sound like "loaf." Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound, as in "cup."
- Ignoring the final "v" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "love" as "luh" [lʌ] or "lu" [luː]. This omits the crucial "v" sound. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "v" clearly, as in "very."
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may incorrectly stress "love" as "LO-ve" [ˈlʌv] instead of the correct single-syllable pronunciation. Tip: Remember that "love" is a one-syllable word; keep it smooth and continuous.
- Confusing "love" with "loved": Learners sometimes pronounce "love" as if it had a past tense ending, saying "loved" [lʌvd]. This adds an unnecessary "d" sound. Tip: Stick to the plain form "love" [lʌv] without extra endings.
- Overemphasizing the "l" sound: Some may pronounce "love" with an exaggerated "l" sound, making it sound like "luhv." This can distort the word. Tip: Keep the "l" soft and blend it smoothly into the "o" sound.