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month
Definition:
(nou) one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year (nou) a time unit of approximately 30 days
Phonetic Transcription:
mʌnθ
Examples:
If the name of the month has a period in it, it fails to parse the date.
The date is concluded by a glyph stating the day and month of the Haab year.
April is the hottest month of the year.
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Common mistakes of month pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "month" as "muhnth" instead of the correct "mʌnθ" in US English and "mʌnθ" in UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "ʌ" sound to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing the "th" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "month" with a strong "th" as in "think". The correct pronunciation is "mʌnθ", where the "th" is softer. Tip: Practice saying "month" quickly to soften the "th".
- Adding an extra vowel: Some speakers mistakenly say "mohnth" or "munth", inserting an unnecessary vowel sound. The correct pronunciation is simply "mʌnθ". Tip: Break the word into two parts: "mʌn" and "θ".
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Learners might incorrectly stress the "th" in "month" instead of the "mʌn". The correct stress pattern is on the first syllable: "ˈmʌnθ". Tip: Always emphasize the "mʌn" part when saying "month".
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "month" with "moth", leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Moth" is pronounced "mɔθ" in US and UK English. Tip: Practice saying both words to clearly distinguish their sounds.