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puppy
Definition:
(nou) a young dog (nou) an inexperienced young person
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpʌpi
Examples:
They deemed the puppy as a dog.
Your comments about the cropped puppy and the agility dog are spot on.
The puppy is gamboling the field.
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Common mistakes of puppy pronunciation
- Dropping the "p": Some learners may pronounce "puppy" as "uh-pee" /ˈʌpi/, missing the initial "p" sound. Tip: Practice saying "p" sharply, feeling the burst of air from your lips.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "puppy" with an "a" sound, like "pappy" /ˈpæpi/. This alters the word's meaning. Tip: Focus on the "u" in "puppy," which sounds like "uh," /ʌ/.
- Misplacing stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "puppy" as "pu-ppy" /pəˈpi/. The correct stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Emphasize the "pup" /ˈpʌp/ when pronouncing "puppy."
- Overemphasizing the "y": Learners might pronounce the "y" at the end too strongly, resulting in "puppy" sounding like "puppie" /ˈpʌpi/. Tip: Keep the "y" soft and subtle, almost blending it with the "p."
- Confusing with "puppy" and "puppies": Some may struggle with the plural form, pronouncing "puppies" as "puppy-s" /ˈpʌpiz/ instead of /ˈpʌpiz/. Tip: Remember that the plural adds a soft "iz" sound, not a hard "s."