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lung
Definition:
(nou) either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
Phonetic Transcription:
lʌŋ
Examples:
The development of lung disease is slow and measurable.
The disease is caused by deposition of this dust in the lung.
Following is an overview of the main obstructive lung diseases.
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Common mistakes of lung pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners may pronounce "lung" with an incorrect vowel, like "lawn" (/lɔːn/). Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound as in "fun" (/fʌn/) for accuracy.
- Overemphasizing the "g": A common mistake is to pronounce "lung" with a strong "g" sound, like "g" in "go" (/ɡoʊ/). Tip: The "g" should be soft, almost silent, as in "sing" (/sɪŋ/).
- Incorrect stress placement: Some might stress the wrong syllable, saying "LUNG" instead of using the proper stress. Tip: "Lung" is a single-syllable word, so stress the whole word evenly.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Learners may mistakenly add an "uh" sound, pronouncing it as "lung-uh." Tip: Keep it concise; pronounce "lung" with a clear, single vowel sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "lung" with "long" (/lɔːŋ/), leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Practice distinguishing the vowel sounds to ensure clarity between "lung" and "long."