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proud

Phonetic Transcription:

praʊd

Examples:

I'm not proud of this merge, but I disbursed the content as evenly as possible.

To the contrary, they are proud of their frugality.

She is proud of having ringlet.

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Common mistakes of proud pronunciation

Vowel sound confusion: Some learners pronounce "proud" with a short vowel sound, like in "cat." It should be pronounced with the diphthong /aʊ/ as in /praʊd/ (US) and /praʊd/ (UK). Tip: Focus on making the "ou" sound glide from "a" to "u."
Dropping the "d": A common mistake is to omit the final "d," pronouncing it as /praʊ/. This alters the meaning and makes it incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /praʊd/ (US) and /praʊd/ (UK). Tip: Always ensure to pronounce the final consonant clearly.
Misplacing stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "proud" as /prəʊd/. The stress is on the single syllable, /praʊd/. Tip: Remember that "proud" has only one syllable, so keep the emphasis on that.
Overemphasizing the "r": Learners may pronounce "proud" with an exaggerated "r" sound, making it sound like /pɹaʊd/. The correct pronunciation is /praʊd/ (US) and /praʊd/ (UK) with a softer "r." Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and smooth.
Confusing with "pride": Some might confuse "proud" with "pride," pronouncing it as /praɪd/. However, "proud" should be pronounced as /praʊd/ (US) and /praʊd/ (UK). Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds; "proud" has the diphthong, while "pride" has a long "i."

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "proud"?

The word "proud" is pronounced as /praʊd/ in both American and British English. The single syllable features the diphthong "aʊ," which sounds like "ow" in "how."

What is the stress pattern for "proud"?

The word "proud" has primary stress on the first and only syllable, which is indicated by /ˈpraʊd/. There are no secondary stresses or syllables in this word.

Are there any common mistakes in pronouncing "proud"?

A common mistake is mispronouncing "proud" as /prɔːd/, using the long "o" sound instead of the diphthong "aʊ." Make sure to focus on the correct vowel sound to avoid confusion.

Does "proud" have any regional variations in pronunciation?

In general, "proud" is pronounced the same way across different English-speaking regions, with /praʊd/ being standard. However, accents may slightly influence the quality of the diphthong.