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robe
Definition:
(nou) any loose flowing garment (nou) outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
Phonetic Transcription:
rəʊb
Examples:
The judge is putting on his robe.
All that is left of Maleficent is her robe.
The saint is a plump man in a red robe.
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Common mistakes of robe pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "robe" with a short vowel sound, like in "rob" /rɒb/. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember to use the long "o" sound /roʊb/ in US and /rəʊb/ in UK.
- Ignoring the final "e": Some may drop the final "e," pronouncing it as "rob." This alters the meaning. Tip: Always emphasize the presence of the "e" to maintain the correct pronunciation /roʊb/ or /rəʊb/.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some might incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ro-BE." This is not standard. Tip: Focus on the single syllable "robe" with primary stress on the first syllable /roʊb/ or /rəʊb/.
- Overemphasizing the "r": A common mistake is to overpronounce the "r" sound, making it too harsh. Tip: Keep the "r" smooth and natural, as in /roʊb/ for US and /rəʊb/ for UK, without excessive emphasis.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "robe" with "road" or "rob." These have different meanings and pronunciations. Tip: Practice distinguishing "robe" /roʊb/ or /rəʊb/ by listening to native speakers and repeating after them.