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mug
Definition:
(nou) the quantity that can be held in a mug (nou) a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of (nou) the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) (nou) with handle and usually cylindrical
Phonetic Transcription:
mʌɡ
Examples:
When the spoon hits the mug, the spoon and mug vibrate.
There is a mug on the top shelf.
Finally, the handle of a mug keeps the hand away from the hot sides of a mug.
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Common mistakes of mug pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "mug" with a long "u" sound, like "mewg". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /mʌg/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound, similar to "cup".
- Ignoring the ending sound: A common mistake is to drop the final "g" sound, saying "mu". This makes "mug" unclear. The correct pronunciation is /mʌg/, ensuring the "g" is pronounced. Tip: Practice saying "big" to reinforce the "g" sound at the end.
- Overemphasizing the "m": Some learners place too much stress on the "m", saying "MUG" instead of "mug". The primary stress is on the first syllable, but it should not be overly strong. Tip: Keep the stress natural and light to avoid sounding unnatural.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "mug" with "mugged" or "mugging", leading to mispronunciation. The correct pronunciation for "mug" is /mʌg/, while "mugged" is /mʌɡd/. Tip: Practice each word separately to distinguish their sounds clearly.
- Mispronouncing the consonant cluster: Some may pronounce "mug" with a softer "g", like "muh". This is incorrect. The correct sound is a hard "g", as in /mʌg/. Tip: Say "dog" to help reinforce the hard "g" sound in "mug".