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show
Definition:
(nou) the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining (nou) something intended to communicate a particular impression (nou) a social event involving a public performance or entertainment (nou) pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
Phonetic Transcription:
ʃəʊ
Examples:
The company of a guide to show the ways and guide the hikes is fundamental.
According to the guide, the show is a mixture of infotainment and fiction.
The image purports to show the characters in an EGA display.
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Common mistakes of show pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "show" with a short vowel sound, like "shoh". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /ʃoʊ/ in US English and /ʃəʊ/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the long "o" sound.
- Ignoring the "sh" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "show" starting with a hard "s" sound, like "sow". The correct initial sound is /ʃ/, as in "she". Tip: Practice saying "she" before "show" to get the sound right.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some speakers mistakenly say "show" with two syllables, pronouncing it like "shoh-ow". The correct pronunciation is a single syllable: /ʃoʊ/ in US and /ʃəʊ/ in UK. Tip: Remember that "show" is a one-syllable word.
- Overemphasizing the "w": Learners sometimes pronounce "show" with a strong "w" sound at the end, like "show-w". The correct sound is simply /ʃoʊ/ or /ʃəʊ/, without an added "w". Tip: Practice ending the word smoothly without extra sounds.
- Confusing with "shoe": Some people mix up "show" with "shoe", pronouncing them similarly. While "shoe" is /ʃuː/, "show" is /ʃoʊ/ in US and /ʃəʊ/ in UK. Tip: Distinguish by practicing the different vowel sounds in each word.