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rugby
Definition:
(nou) a form of football played with an oval ball
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈrʌɡbi
Examples:
The popularity of the sport of rugby in Mali is on the rise.
Sport enthusiast and journo to the world of premiership rugby.
Both the rugby and football club were earmarked to use the facility.
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Common mistakes of rugby pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "rug-BY". In both US and UK English, the correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈrʌg.bi/. Tip: Practice saying "RUG" loudly to emphasize the correct stress.
- Overpronouncing the "g": A common mistake is overemphasizing the "g" sound, making it sound like "rug-bee". The proper pronunciation is /ˈrʌg.bi/, where the "g" is softer. Tip: Focus on a quick, smooth transition from "rug" to "by".
- Ignoring the "u" sound: Some might pronounce "rugby" as "rug-bee", neglecting the "u" sound. The correct pronunciation includes the short "u" in /ˈrʌg.bi/. Tip: Practice the word slowly to ensure you pronounce the "u" clearly.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners may confuse the vowel sound in "rug" with a long vowel, saying "rooogby". The correct sound is a short "u": /ˈrʌg.bi/. Tip: Listen to native speakers and repeat to master the short vowel sound.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some people mistakenly say "rug-gee-bee", adding an unnecessary syllable. The correct pronunciation is two syllables: /ˈrʌg.bi/. Tip: Break the word down into two parts and practice saying them together smoothly.