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sewage
Definition:
(nou) waste matter carried away in sewers or drains
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsjuːɪdʒ
Examples:
The treated sewage is disposed overboard off the northern side of the island.
Most of the sewage works is in the parish.
The sewage was used as fertilizer, and the smell was terrible.
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Common mistakes of sewage pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "sew-AGE" instead of "SEW-age". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, as indicated by the IPA: /ˈsuː.ɪdʒ/ (US) and /ˈsjuː.ɪdʒ/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "sewage" with an "o" sound, like "so". This leads to "SOO-ij". Tip: Focus on the "ew" sound, which is pronounced as /juː/ in the UK and /uː/ in the US.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some may pronounce "sewage" with a hard "g" sound, saying "sew-idge". Tip: The "g" is soft and blends into the "age" part. Listen for the smooth transition in the IPA: /ˈsuː.ɪdʒ/ (US) and /ˈsjuː.ɪdʒ/ (UK).
- Omitting the second syllable: Learners sometimes say "sew" instead of "sewage", dropping the "-age". Tip: Always include both syllables for clarity. Use the full pronunciation /ˈsuː.ɪdʒ/ (US) and /ˈsjuː.ɪdʒ/ (UK) to guide you.
- Confusing with similar words: Some might confuse "sewage" with "sewing" or "sow". This can lead to mispronunciations like "SOH-ij". Tip: Pay attention to the context and ensure you pronounce the full word "sewage" correctly with the right syllable stress.