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railroad
Definition:
(nou) line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight (nou) a line of track providing a runway for wheels
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈreɪlrəʊd
Examples:
The railroad used barges to move the trains across the river.
A Pennsylvania railroad is in the background.
Brushaber was a stockholder in the railroad.
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Common mistakes of railroad pronunciation
- Dropping the "r": Some speakers may omit the "r" sound, pronouncing it as "ailroad" instead of "railroad". This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Focus on the initial "r" sound /r/ by practicing with words like "red".
- Misplacing stress: Incorrectly stressing the second syllable, as in "rail-ROAD" instead of "RAIL-road" can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable /ˈreɪl.rəʊd/ in UK and /ˈreɪl.rɔrd/ in US.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some might pronounce the "ai" as /æ/ instead of the correct /eɪ/. This changes the word to "ralroad". Tip: Practice with similar words like "mail" and "fail" to maintain the correct vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Over-pronouncing the "l" can lead to a drawn-out sound, making it sound like "rail-rode". Tip: Keep the "l" sound clear but brief to maintain the flow of "railroad".
- Adding an extra syllable: Some may mistakenly say "rail-rode" with an additional syllable. This is incorrect as "railroad" has only two syllables. Tip: Break it down into "RAIL" and "road" to reinforce the two-syllable structure /ˈreɪl.rɔrd/ in US and /ˈreɪl.rəʊd/ in UK.