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plough
Definition:
(nou) a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major (nou) a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing
Examples:
There is land for half a plough, and there is half a plough .
The ard or scratch plough is a type of simple plough.
They used plough, and used ox to plough the fields.
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Common mistakes of plough pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "plough" as /ˈplaʊ/ instead of the correct UK pronunciation /plaʊ/ and the US variant /plaʊ/. Tip: Focus on the "ou" producing the /aʊ/ sound, like in "cow".
- Ignoring the final sound: Many people forget to pronounce the final "gh" in "plough". It should be pronounced as /ˈplaʊ/ in both UK and US English. Tip: Remember that the "gh" is silent, making the "ou" the key focus.
- Overemphasizing the "p": Some learners stress the "p" too much, making it sound overly pronounced. The correct stress is on the first syllable /ˈplaʊ/. Tip: Keep the "p" soft and focus on the vowel sound.
- Confusing with "plow": In American English, "plough" is often replaced by "plow" (/plaʊ/). This can lead to confusion. Tip: Use "plough" for UK contexts and "plow" for US settings to avoid mix-ups.
- Mispronouncing the vowel length: Learners may pronounce "plough" with a shorter vowel sound, leading to /plɔː/. The correct pronunciation is /plaʊ/ in both UK and US English. Tip: Practice elongating the vowel sound to achieve accuracy.