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palm
Definition:
(nou) the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers (nou) a linear unit based on the length or width of the human hand (nou) any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves (nou) an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
Phonetic Transcription:
pɑːm
Examples:
The muscles that move the finger joints are in the palm and forearm.
Coconuts are the seed of the palm trees.
The child opened his palm.
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Common mistakes of palm pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "palm" with a short "a" sound, as in "cat." This is incorrect; the correct pronunciation is /pɑːm/ in UK and /pɑm/ in US. Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound to avoid confusion.
- Ignoring the "l": A common mistake is to pronounce "palm" without the "l" sound, leading to "pam." This can happen due to regional accents. The correct IPA is /pɑːm/ (UK) and /pɑm/ (US). Tip: Remember to articulate the "l" clearly.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some pronounce "palm" with incorrect stress, emphasizing the second syllable. However, "palm" is a one-syllable word. The correct stress is on the first syllable, /pɑːm/ or /pɑm/. Tip: Practice saying "palm" as a single, strong syllable.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often mix up "palm" with "pal" or "palm" with "balm." The key difference is in the vowel sounds and the presence of "l." The correct IPA for "palm" is /pɑːm/ (UK) and /pɑm/ (US). Tip: Use context to distinguish between these words when speaking.
- Overemphasizing the "p": Some people may overpronounce the "p" in "palm," making it sound too harsh. The correct sound is softer, leading to /pɑːm/ (UK) and /pɑm/ (US). Tip: Relax your lips when saying "palm" for a smoother pronunciation.