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news
Definition:
(nou) information about recent and important events (nou) information reported in a newspaper or news magazine (nou) a program devoted to current events, often using interviews and commentary (nou) informal information of any kind that is not previously known to someone (nou) the quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported in news bulletins
Phonetic Transcription:
njuːz
Examples:
I will watch the news again and update about the news briefing.
I've been remiss in updating it lately with all the news coming in so fast.
I must inform you of some disappointing news.
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Common mistakes of news pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "news" as /njuːz/ (UK) or /nuːz/ (US), confusing the vowel sounds. Tip: Focus on the "ew" as a single vowel sound, like "oo" in "food."
- Ignoring the final "s": A common mistake is to pronounce "news" as /njuː/ or /nuː/, omitting the final "s." Tip: Always ensure to pronounce the "s" clearly to convey the plural meaning.
- Overemphasizing the "n": Some learners may stress the "n" too much, saying "news" as /njuːz/ with a heavy "n" sound. Tip: Keep the "n" soft and blend it smoothly into the "ew" sound.
- Confusing with "noose": A common error is to mix up "news" with "noose," pronounced /nuːs/. Tip: Remember that "news" has a distinct "w" sound that differentiates it from "noose."
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some might incorrectly stress "news" as /ˈnjuːz/ or /ˈnuːz/, putting emphasis on the first syllable. Tip: The correct stress is on the single syllable, making it light and smooth.