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How to pronounce:
room
Definition:
(nou) an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling (nou) space for movement (nou) opportunity for (nou) the people who are present in a room
Phonetic Transcription:
ruːm
Examples:
She and Harry stay in the society room of the hotel.
The three return to the Hotel but the room is now immaculate.
In the movie he is the head waiter of a hotel dining room.
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Common mistakes of room pronunciation
- Misplacing vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "room" with a short vowel sound, saying /rʊm/ instead of the correct /ruːm/ in UK and US English. Tip: Focus on elongating the "oo" sound to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Incorrect stress placement: The word "room" is a single syllable and should not have additional stress. Some may mistakenly emphasize it as if it were two syllables. Tip: Remember that "room" is pronounced as /ruːm/ with no extra stress.
- Adding unnecessary sounds: Learners sometimes add an "h" sound before "room," pronouncing it as "hroom." This is incorrect. Tip: Practice starting with the "r" sound directly to avoid adding extra sounds.
- Confusing with similar words: Some people mix up "room" with "loom" or "broom," leading to mispronunciation. "Room" is pronounced /ruːm/, while "loom" is /luːm/. Tip: Listen to audio examples to distinguish the subtle differences in pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing final consonants: Some may pronounce "room" with a softer "m," sounding more like "roo." The correct pronunciation is /ruːm/ with a clear "m" sound. Tip: Emphasize the final consonant to ensure clarity in your speech.