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How to pronounce:
quack
Definition:
(nou) an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice (nou) the harsh sound of a duck
Phonetic Transcription:
kwæk
Examples:
Next he became a quack doctor and soothsayer.
Brown was actually a swindler and quack.
The sound of quack scared people.
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Common mistakes of quack pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "quack" with a long "a" sound, like "kwake" /kweɪk/. This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the short vowel sound /æ/ as in "cat" to pronounce "quack" correctly.
- Ignoring the initial consonant cluster: A common mistake is to pronounce "quack" starting with a single "k" sound, like "kwak" /kwɑk/. This alters the word's meaning. Tip: Remember to include both the "k" and "w" sounds together at the beginning.
- Overemphasizing the final consonant: Some speakers pronounce "quack" with a heavy emphasis on the "k" sound, making it sound like "quackk" /kwæk/. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Keep the final "k" sound crisp but not overly stressed.
- Mispronouncing the stress: Learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "quack" as if it has two syllables, like "qua-ck" /kwæk/. This is incorrect as "quack" is a single-syllable word. Tip: Ensure you pronounce "quack" with its primary stress on the first and only syllable.
- Confusing with similar words: Some might mix up "quack" with "quack" /kwæk/ and "quack" /kwɑk/, leading to incorrect usage. Tip: Pay attention to context and practice distinguishing "quack" from similar-sounding words to avoid confusion.