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pain
Definition:
(nou) a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder (nou) emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid (nou) a somatic sensation of acute discomfort (nou) a bothersome annoying person (nou) something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness
Phonetic Transcription:
peɪn
Examples:
The beak contains nociceptors that sense pain and noxious stimuli.
We now live longer with less health problems that cause pain, and impair mobility.
The lack of pain is diagnosed as congenital insensitivity to pain.
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Common mistakes of pain pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "pain" with a short vowel sound, like "pen." The correct pronunciation is /peɪn/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound, as in "day."
- Ignoring the final "n": Some speakers may drop the "n" sound at the end, saying "pai." The accurate pronunciation includes the "n," /peɪn/. Tip: Practice saying "pain" slowly to ensure you articulate the "n" clearly.
- Overemphasizing the "p": A common mistake is to stress the "p" too heavily, making it sound like "payn." The correct stress is on the vowel sound, /peɪn/. Tip: Relax your lips when pronouncing the "p" to avoid overemphasis.
- Confusing with "pane": Some learners mix up "pain" with "pane," which has a different meaning and pronunciation. "Pane" is pronounced /peɪn/ but is a homophone. Tip: Remember that "pain" refers to discomfort, while "pane" refers to a window.
- Mispronouncing in connected speech: In fast speech, "pain" may blend with surrounding words, leading to unclear pronunciation. It's important to maintain clarity, saying /peɪn/ distinctly. Tip: Practice saying phrases that include "pain" to improve fluency and clarity.