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How to pronounce:
out
Definition:
(nou) a failure by a batter or runner to reach a base safely in baseball
Phonetic Transcription:
aʊt
Examples:
Harry sneaks out of the circle and away from the fire.
Pursued by the media, harassed by passers by and curious onlookers, Dinoire spent months after the operation hidden away at home, not daring to venture out.
The fast was often carried out on the doorstep of the home of the offender.
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Common mistakes of out pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Many learners pronounce "out" as /oʊt/ instead of the correct /aʊt/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the diphthong /aʊ/ by practicing words like "how" and "now".
- Final consonant omission: Some speakers drop the final "t" sound, saying "ou" instead of "out" (/aʊ/ instead of /aʊt/). Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "t" clearly at the end to avoid confusion.
- Stress misplacement: Learners sometimes stress the wrong syllable, saying "OUT" instead of the correct unstressed form. Tip: Remember that "out" is a one-syllable word, so the stress is always on the single syllable.
- Linking issues: When "out" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, some may not link the sounds properly, causing a break. Tip: Practice linking "out" to the next word, as in "out and about," to improve fluency.
- Regional variations: In some dialects, "out" may be pronounced differently, leading to misunderstandings. For example, some might say /aʊt/ with a different intonation. Tip: Listen to native speakers from various regions to familiarize yourself with these variations.