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plague
Definition:
(nou) a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal (nou) any epidemic disease with a high death rate (nou) a swarm of insects that attack plants (nou) any large scale calamity (especially when thought to be sent by God) (nou) an annoyance
Phonetic Transcription:
pleɪɡ
Examples:
The plague devastated the area.
These are the remarks on the prophylactic plague.
Alexander was the only survivor of the plague.
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Common mistakes of plague pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "plague" as /pleɪg/ instead of the correct /pleɡ/. Tip: Focus on the "a" in "plague" being pronounced as a short "a" sound.
- Ignoring the silent "u": Many people mistakenly say "plag-u" instead of "plague" (/pleɪɡ/ in UK). Tip: Remember that the "u" is silent and does not affect the pronunciation.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pla-QUE" instead of "PLAGUE". Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to sound natural.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might mix "plague" with "plag" (/plæɡ/), which has a different meaning. Tip: Pay attention to the context and the pronunciation of "plague" to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some pronounce "plague" as "plag-ue" with a distinct "g" sound. Tip: The "g" in "plague" should blend smoothly, sounding like /ɡ/, not overly pronounced.