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sage
Definition:
(nou) a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom (nou) aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc (nou) any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb
Phonetic Transcription:
seɪdʒ
Examples:
She was the wife of the sage.
The sage abandoned himself to lust.
The sage swallowed the river in a gulp.
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Common mistakes of sage pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "sage" with a long "a" sound, like "sayge" /seɪdʒ/. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that the "a" in "sage" is pronounced as a short "a" /sædʒ/ in UK English.
- Ignoring the ending sound: A common mistake is to omit the "g" sound, saying "say" instead of "sage" /seɪdʒ/. This changes the word entirely. Tip: Emphasize the "g" at the end to ensure clarity.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners may stress the second syllable, saying "sa-ge" instead of "sage" /seɪdʒ/. This is not standard. Tip: Focus on the single syllable "sage" to maintain proper pronunciation.
- Confusing with similar words: "Sage" can be confused with "sag" or "sedge," leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Pay attention to the "a" and "g" sounds to differentiate them clearly.
- Overemphasizing the "s" sound: Some might pronounce "sage" with an exaggerated "s" sound, sounding like "sssage." This is not correct. Tip: Keep the "s" soft and smooth to achieve the correct pronunciation.