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mother
Definition:
(nou) a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother) (nou) a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar (nou) a term of address for an elderly woman (nou) a term of address for a mother superior (nou) a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmʌðə
Examples:
The First shows the dutiful mother and wife caring for her child.
The mother embraced the child.
A surrogate mother may be the genetic mother of the child or not.
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Common mistakes of mother pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some speakers pronounce "mother" with a short "o" sound, like in "hot" /hɑt/. Instead, use the correct vowel sound /ˈmʌðər/ (US) or /ˈmʌðə/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "muh" followed by "ther" to get the right sound.
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying "mo-THER" instead of "MOTH-er". The primary stress is on the first syllable /ˈmʌðər/. Tip: Emphasize "MOTH" when pronouncing the word to maintain correct stress.
- Overly pronounced "th": Some may say "mother" with a hard "th" sound, like in "this" /ðɪs/. The correct sound is softer, as in /ð/ in "mother". Tip: Place your tongue gently between your teeth for the correct "th" sound.
- Dropping the "er" sound: A few speakers omit the final "er" sound, pronouncing it as "moth" /mɔθ/. The full pronunciation should include the "er" sound /ˈmʌðər/ (US) or /ˈmʌðə/ (UK). Tip: Make sure to finish with a clear "er" to complete the word.
- Confusing with "motherly": Some might confuse "mother" with "motherly," adding an extra syllable. "Mother" is two syllables /ˈmʌðər/ (US) or /ˈmʌðə/ (UK). Tip: Keep it concise and focus on the two-syllable structure when practicing.