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phrase
Definition:
(nou) an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence (nou) a short musical passage (nou) an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up (nou) dance movements that are linked in a single choreographic sequence
Phonetic Transcription:
freɪz
Examples:
Interrogative words always are the first constituents of a sentence or phrase.
The phrase is a pejorative term in the United States.
The entire phrase is unnecessary to convey the meaning of the sentence.
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Common mistakes of phrase pronunciation
- Misplacing the "h": Some learners pronounce "phrase" as /freɪz/ without the initial "h" sound. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Always remember to pronounce the initial "h" as /h/ clearly.
- Overemphasizing the "r": In some accents, the "r" in "phrase" is pronounced too strongly, resulting in /freɪrz/. This isn't standard in US or UK English. Tip: Keep the "r" soft and subtle.
- Skipping the vowel sound: A common mistake is to rush through the vowel sounds, leading to a pronunciation like /fɛz/. This alters the meaning. Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound /eɪ/ in "phrase".
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may stress the second syllable, saying "pha-RAISE" instead of the correct "PHRASE" /freɪz/. This changes the word entirely. Tip: Remember that "phrase" is a single syllable with primary stress on the first part.
- Mixing up with "phase": Learners sometimes confuse "phrase" with "phase", pronouncing both the same. "Phase" is /feɪz/. Tip: Pay attention to the initial sounds; "phrase" starts with /fr/ while "phase" starts with /f/.