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How to pronounce:
paw
Definition:
(nou) a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped (nou) the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
Phonetic Transcription:
pɔː
Examples:
The dog's paw looks like an ursine paw.
A tiger slashed the prey with its paw.
In is edited in the dub to focus on the Digimon's disembodied paw.
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Common mistakes of paw pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "paw" with a short "a" sound, like /pæ/ instead of /pɔː/ (UK) or /pɔ/ (US). Tip: Focus on producing a longer, rounded vowel sound, similar to "law".
- Ignoring the "p" sound: A common mistake is to drop the initial "p" sound, saying "aw" instead of "paw". This can lead to confusion with other words. Tip: Emphasize the "p" by releasing it clearly at the beginning.
- Confusing "paw" with "po": Some people pronounce "paw" as "po", which has a different vowel sound. "Po" is pronounced /poʊ/ (US) and /pəʊ/ (UK). Tip: Ensure you elongate the vowel in "paw" to avoid this mix-up.
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners sometimes stress the second syllable or misplace stress, but "paw" is a single-syllable word. Tip: Remember that "paw" has no additional syllables; the stress is on the single vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "w": Some may add a pronounced "w" sound at the end, saying "paww". This alters the word's correct pronunciation. Tip: Keep the ending smooth and avoid adding an extra sound; it should simply end with the vowel.