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How to pronounce:
move
Definition:
(nou) the act of deciding to do something (nou) the act of changing your residence or place of business (nou) a change of position that does not entail a change of location (nou) the act of changing location from one place to another (nou) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game
Phonetic Transcription:
muːv
Examples:
Proteolytic cleavage frees it to move through the cytoplasm to the nucleus.
Again, the key is to let go of the annoyance you feel, and move on.
Gases always intermix since free molecules will always move into empty space.
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Common mistakes of move pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "move" with a short vowel sound, like in "cat." The correct pronunciation is /muːv/ (US) and /muːv/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the long "oo" sound, as in "food."
- Ignoring the final "e": A common mistake is to pronounce "move" as "muv," dropping the final "e." The correct form is /muːv/ (US) and /muːv/ (UK). Tip: Remember that the final "e" influences the vowel sound and should be silent.
- Overemphasizing the "m": Some speakers stress the "m" too much, making it sound harsh. The correct stress is on the entire word: /muːv/ (US) and /muːv/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "move" smoothly, without extra emphasis on the "m."
- Confusing with "moved": Learners sometimes pronounce "move" the same way as "moved." "Move" is /muːv/ (US) and /muːv/ (UK), while "moved" is /muːvd/ (US) and /muːvd/ (UK). Tip: Pay attention to the ending to distinguish between the two words.
- Incorrectly stressing the second syllable: Some may mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "moove." The correct pronunciation is /muːv/ (US) and /muːv/ (UK) with only one syllable. Tip: Focus on producing a single, smooth syllable for "move."