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none
Definition:
(nou) a canonical hour that is the ninth hour of the day counting from sunrise (nou) a service in the Roman Catholic Church formerly read or chanted at 3 PM (the ninth hour counting from sunrise) but now somewhat earlier
Phonetic Transcription:
nʌn
Examples:
Blitz takes off his toupee and reveals himself to be none other than Mizo.
None of the animals remain in captivity and none of the seals are bred.
As for cure for this distemper, there is none.
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Common mistakes of none pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "none" with a long "o" sound, like in "stone." The correct pronunciation is /nʌn/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound as in "fun."
- Misplacing stress: A common mistake is overemphasizing the vowel, leading to "NŌNE." The correct stress is on the initial consonant, making it /ˈnʌn/. Tip: Keep the stress light and natural, focusing on the "n" sound.
- Adding an extra vowel: Some might say "nuh-ne" instead of "none." This adds an unnecessary syllable. The correct form is /nʌn/. Tip: Practice saying "none" quickly to avoid inserting extra sounds.
- Confusing with "no": Learners may mix up "none" with "no," pronouncing "none" like "no." However, "none" has a distinct "n" and short "u" sound. Tip: Remember that "none" has a different vowel sound and is a separate word.
- Dropping the "n" sound: Some might pronounce "none" as "uhne," dropping the initial "n." The correct pronunciation is /nʌn/. Tip: Emphasize the "n" sound at the beginning to ensure clarity.