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nine
Definition:
(nou) the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one (nou) a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together (nou) one of four playing cards in a deck with nine pips on the face
Phonetic Transcription:
naɪn
Examples:
If the eight loses to the nine, next play the ten and finesse the jack.
The pilots recovered from the dive and seven of the nine crewmen parachuted.
The poet recounts ten stories of virtuous women in nine sections.
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Common mistakes of nine pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "nine" with a long "i" sound, like "nayn". This is incorrect; the correct pronunciation is /naɪn/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the diphthong "ai" as in "my".
- Omitting the final "n": A common mistake is to drop the "n" sound, pronouncing it as "nai". This alters the word significantly. The correct IPA is /naɪn/. Tip: Practice saying "nine" slowly to emphasize the ending sound.
- Confusing with "nein": Some may confuse "nine" with the German word "nein" (meaning "no"), which is pronounced /naɪn/ in English but has a different intonation in German. Tip: Remember that "nine" is always used in counting.
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners might stress the wrong syllable, saying "NINE" instead of the correct /naɪn/. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: "Nine" is a one-syllable word, so keep the stress on the whole word.
- Mispronouncing in connected speech: In fast speech, "nine" may be slurred or mispronounced as "n'." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Practice saying "nine" clearly, even in sentences, to maintain clarity.