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meadow
Definition:
(nou) a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmedəʊ
Examples:
Wildbeests were grazing grass in the meadow.
The horse is grazing contentedly in plush meadow grass.
The grass in the meadow garden is mowed only once or twice a year.
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Common mistakes of meadow pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners might stress the second syllable, saying "mead-OW". In both US and UK pronunciations, the stress is on the first syllable: /ˈmɛd.oʊ/ (US) and /ˈmɛd.əʊ/ (UK). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable "mead".
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is pronouncing the "ea" in "meadow" as a long "e" sound, resulting in "meedow". The correct pronunciation features a short "e" sound: /ˈmɛd.oʊ/ (US) and /ˈmɛd.əʊ/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the short "e" in "mead".
- Ignoring the schwa: Some may pronounce the second syllable as "ow" instead of a schwa sound. The correct pronunciation has a schwa /əʊ/ (UK) or /oʊ/ (US) sound. Tip: Remember that the second syllable is softer and less emphasized.
- Missing the "d" sound: A mistake occurs when learners drop the "d" sound, saying "meadow" as "meow". The "d" is crucial for clarity: /ˈmɛd.oʊ/ (US) and /ˈmɛd.əʊ/ (UK). Tip: Clearly pronounce the "d" to differentiate from similar words.
- Overemphasizing the ending: Some might pronounce "meadow" with an exaggerated final syllable, saying "meadowww". The correct ending is brief: /ˈmɛd.oʊ/ (US) and /ˈmɛd.əʊ/ (UK). Tip: Keep the final sound short and crisp.