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nose
Definition:
(nou) the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals (nou) a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft) (nou) the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon (nou) a small distance (nou) a symbol of inquisitiveness (nou) the sense of smell (especially in animals) (nou) a natural skill (nou) a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
Phonetic Transcription:
nəʊz
Examples:
The face has a distinctively aquiline nose.
His neck is a little too long, his face thin, and his nose aquiline.
The nose is medial to the ears while the ears are lateral to the nose.
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Common mistakes of nose pronunciation
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "nose" with a short "o" sound, like "noss" [nɔs]. Tip: Remember that "nose" has a long "o" sound, pronounced as [noʊz] in US English and [nəʊz] in UK English.
- Misplacing stress: Incorrectly stressing the second syllable can lead to a mispronunciation like "noze" [nəʊz]. Tip: "Nose" is a single-syllable word, so focus on the correct pronunciation of [noʊz] or [nəʊz].
- Adding extra sounds: Some may mistakenly pronounce "nose" as "noze" [noʊz]. Tip: Ensure you do not add an extra vowel sound; it should be a clean "nose" [noʊz] in US English and [nəʊz] in UK English.
- Overemphasizing the "n": Learners may pronounce "nose" with an exaggerated "n" sound, sounding like "nnoze" [nˈnoʊz]. Tip: Keep the "n" sound clear but not overly pronounced; focus on a smooth transition to the "o" sound.
- Ignoring the "s" sound: Some might pronounce "nose" without the final "s," sounding like "no" [noʊ]. Tip: Remember to articulate the "s" at the end clearly, ensuring you say "nose" [noʊz] or [nəʊz] correctly.