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phone
Definition:
(nou) electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds (nou) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language (nou) electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
Phonetic Transcription:
fəʊn
Examples:
The camera is on the back of the phone.
A disposable phone in the mail and call me.
A hysterical phone call comes in to the office.
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Common mistakes of phone pronunciation
- Dropping the "h": Some learners pronounce "phone" as "fone," omitting the "h" sound. This is incorrect as "h" is essential for the correct pronunciation /foʊn/ (US) or /fəʊn/ (UK). Tip: Always articulate the "h" clearly.
- Misplacing stress: Incorrectly stressing the second syllable as in "pho-ne" can lead to confusion. "Phone" is a single-syllable word, pronounced /foʊn/ (US) or /fəʊn/ (UK). Tip: Keep the focus on the single syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "phone" with a short vowel sound, saying "pahn." This alters the meaning and is incorrect. The correct vowel sound is long, as in /foʊn/ (US) or /fəʊn/ (UK). Tip: Practice the long "o" sound.
- Adding an extra syllable: Saying "pho-ne" introduces an unnecessary syllable. "Phone" is monosyllabic, pronounced /foʊn/ (US) or /fəʊn/ (UK). Tip: Remember to keep it concise with one clear syllable.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "phone" with "tone" or "cone," leading to mispronunciation. Each word has distinct sounds; "phone" is /foʊn/ (US) or /fəʊn/ (UK). Tip: Pay attention to the initial consonant sounds to distinguish them.