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mood
Definition:
(nou) a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling (nou) the prevailing psychological state (nou) verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker
Phonetic Transcription:
muːd
Examples:
He adds the dimension, the mood and the atmosphere of the shot.
Later, the mood changes back to the gloomy atmosphere of the first movement.
But its music now sounds just right for a certain recessionary mood bleary, frustrated, cranky, heartsick and gallows humored.
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Common mistakes of mood pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "mood" with a short vowel sound like in "foot". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /muːd/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on elongating the "oo" sound.
- Adding an extra syllable: A common mistake is to say "mood" as two syllables, such as "moo-d". However, "mood" is a single syllable word. Tip: Practice saying "mood" quickly to reinforce its single-syllable nature.
- Confusing "mood" with "mode": Learners sometimes mix up "mood" with "mode" due to similar sounds. "Mode" is pronounced /moʊd/ in US English and /məʊd/ in UK English. Tip: Remember that "mood" has the long "oo" sound, while "mode" has a different vowel sound.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "mood" as "moo-D". However, the stress is on the single syllable. Tip: Practice saying "mood" with a strong emphasis on the "oo" to ensure proper pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "d" sound: A frequent error is to overly stress the "d" at the end of "mood", making it sound harsh. The correct pronunciation is smooth and fluid, /muːd/. Tip: Relax your tongue when pronouncing the "d" to maintain fluidity.