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mortgage
Definition:
(nou) a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmɔːɡɪdʒ
Examples:
You can't get out of paying your mortgage or car payments through deferment.
His mortgage was refinanced.
A mortgage valuation is for the benefit of the lender.
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Common mistakes of mortgage pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "mort-GAGE" instead of "MORT-gage". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, indicated as ˈmɔːrɡɪdʒ in US and UK pronunciation.
- Omitting the "t": Some people pronounce "mortgage" as "MOR-gage", dropping the "t" sound. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "t" clearly, as in "mortgage" /ˈmɔːrɡɪdʒ/.
- Incorrect vowel sound: The vowel sound in the first syllable can be mispronounced as "mor" instead of "mɔːr". This is common among non-native speakers. Tip: Practice saying "more" to get the correct vowel sound before moving to "mortgage".
- Confusing with "mortuary": Some confuse "mortgage" with "mortuary" due to similar beginnings. This can lead to mispronunciation. Tip: Focus on the ending of "mortgage", which sounds like "gage", to differentiate it.
- Blending syllables: A common mistake is blending the syllables together, saying "morgage" instead of "mort-gage". This can make it hard to understand. Tip: Break it into two clear syllables: "mort" and "gage".