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scarf
Definition:
(nou) a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration (nou) a joint made by notching the ends of two pieces of timber or metal so that they will lock together end-to-end
Phonetic Transcription:
skɑːf
Examples:
The shirt and scarf are subject to change.
I wore a shirt, a pair of jeans and a red scarf today.
Mirabell takes the scarf and exits.
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Common mistakes of scarf pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "scarf" with a short "a" sound as in "cat" /kæt/. Tip: Remember to use the long "a" sound /ɑː/ in UK and /ɑ/ in US.
- Overemphasizing the "r": A common mistake is to pronounce "scarf" with a strong "r" sound, making it sound like "scarfer." Tip: The "r" should be pronounced lightly, as in /skɑrf/ (US) or /skɑːf/ (UK).
- Dropping the final consonant: Some people might say "scaf" instead of "scarf." Tip: Ensure to articulate the final "f" /f/ clearly to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "scarf" with "scar" or "staff." Tip: Focus on the distinct sound of "scarf," especially the "sc" combination /sk/ and the final "f" sound.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some might stress the second syllable, saying "sca-rf." Tip: Remember that "scarf" is a single-syllable word, so the stress is on the first and only syllable /skɑrf/ (US) or /skɑːf/ (UK).