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quotes
Definition:
(nou) a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else (nou) a passage or expression that is quoted or cited
Phonetic Transcription:
kwəʊt
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Common mistakes of quotes pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "quo-'tes" instead of the correct ""quotes". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈkwoʊts/ (US), /ˈkwəʊts/ (UK).
- Omitting the final "s": A common mistake is to pronounce "quotes" as "quote" without the final "s". This can change the meaning entirely. Tip: Always include the "s" sound at the end to indicate the plural: /ˈkwoʊts/ (US), /ˈkwəʊts/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some might pronounce "quotes" with a short vowel sound, saying "kwots". This is incorrect. Tip: Use the long "o" sound as in "go": /ˈkwoʊts/ (US), /ˈkwəʊts/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "q": Learners may overemphasize the "q" sound, making it sound like "kw-otes". Tip: Focus on a smooth transition from "q" to "o" without excessive stress on the "q": /ˈkwoʊts/ (US), /ˈkwəʊts/ (UK).
- Blending with adjacent words: In rapid speech, some may blend "quotes" with the following word, making it sound like "quots" or "quotes". Tip: Practice pausing slightly between "quotes" and the next word to maintain clarity: /ˈkwoʊts/ (US), /ˈkwəʊts/ (UK).