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low
Definition:
(nou) an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation (nou) British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963) (nou) a low level or position or degree (nou) the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving
Phonetic Transcription:
ləʊ
Examples:
These are solitary birds which tend to skulk low down or on the ground.
They forage on the ground but clamber in low bushes and roost in low trees.
The resilience of this species is low.
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Common mistakes of low pronunciation
- Vowel confusion: Some learners confuse the vowel sound in "low" with other similar sounds. The correct IPA for "low" is /loʊ/ in US and /ləʊ/ in UK. Tip: Practice differentiating between "low" and words like "law" or "loo".
- Silent letters: Many mistakenly pronounce "low" with an added silent letter, often thinking it should sound like "lough". This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that "low" has no silent letters; pronounce it as it is spelled.
- Stress placement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "lo-w". However, "low" is a one-syllable word with primary stress on the first syllable. Tip: Focus on saying "low" with a strong emphasis on the "l" and "o" sounds.
- Over-articulation: A common mistake is over-articulating the vowel sound, making "low" sound too drawn out. The correct pronunciation is smooth and quick. Tip: Aim for a fluid pronunciation, keeping the vowel sound short and clear.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may add an unnecessary "w" sound at the end, saying "loww". The correct pronunciation ends with the "o" sound. Tip: Practice saying "low" without extending the sound to avoid this mistake.