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shoe
Definition:
(nou) footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material (nou) a case from which playing cards are dealt one at a time (nou) U-shaped plate nailed to underside of horse's hoof (nou) a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
Examples:
Absorbent shoe insoles decrease the sweat in shoes.
The red shoe and the black shoes are almost the same style.
He used to be a shoe polisher.
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Common mistakes of shoe pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "shoe" with a short vowel sound, like in "cat." The correct pronunciation is /ʃuː/ in UK and US English. Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel sound to avoid confusion.
- Ignoring the initial consonant: A common mistake is to omit the "sh" sound, pronouncing "shoe" as "oo." This leads to miscommunication. The correct sound is /ʃ/ as in "she." Tip: Practice saying "sh" clearly before the vowel.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "shoe" as if it had two syllables. However, "shoe" is a one-syllable word, pronounced /ʃuː/. Tip: Emphasize the single syllable to ensure clarity.
- Confusing "shoe" with "show": Learners sometimes mix up "shoe" and "show" due to similar sounds. "Shoe" is /ʃuː/, while "show" is /ʃoʊ/. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds; "shoe" has a longer "oo" sound.
- Overemphasizing the ending: Some may add an extra sound at the end, pronouncing "shoe" as "shoo-uh." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is simply /ʃuː/. Tip: Keep the ending clean and concise without additional sounds.