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name
Definition:
(nou) a language unit by which a person or thing is known (nou) a person's reputation (nou) family based on male descent (nou) a well-known or notable person (nou) by the sanction or authority of (nou) a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
Phonetic Transcription:
neɪm
Examples:
The first item on the agenda was the name of the club.
The list is sorted by the name.
The name of the painter is not listed.
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Common mistakes of name pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "name" with a short "a" sound, like in "cat." This is incorrect; the correct pronunciation is /neɪm/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on elongating the "a" to sound like "ay."
- Ignoring the silent "e": A common mistake is to pronounce the final "e" in "name." However, the "e" is silent, making the correct pronunciation /neɪm/. Tip: Remember that the presence of the silent "e" often indicates a long vowel sound.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "na-me." The correct pronunciation is a single syllable with primary stress on "name" /neɪm/. Tip: Practice saying "name" as a single, smooth sound.
- Overemphasizing the "n": Learners sometimes overpronounce the "n" in "name," making it sound like "nuh-may." The proper pronunciation is /neɪm/, with a soft "n." Tip: Keep the "n" subtle and focus on the "ay" sound.
- Confusing "name" with similar words: Some may mix up "name" with "numb" or "nail." Each word has distinct vowel sounds; "name" is /neɪm/. Tip: Practice saying each word in isolation to differentiate their sounds clearly.