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skirt
Definition:
(nou) cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist (nou) a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women (nou) a remnant of the partial veil that in mature mushrooms surrounds the stem like a collar (nou) informal terms for a (young) woman
Phonetic Transcription:
skɜːt
Examples:
It is tied to the skirt or the ribbon on the jacket.
The embroidery on the skirt and sleeves is also done directly on the dress.
The blouse was tucked into the skirt.
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Common mistakes of skirt pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "skirt" with a long "i" sound, as in "ski". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /skɜrt/ in US English and /skɜːt/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound, like in "bird".
- Ignoring the "r" sound: Many non-native speakers may skip the "r" sound, leading to a pronunciation like "skit". This changes the word's meaning. The "r" should be pronounced clearly in both US /skɜrt/ and UK /skɜːt/. Tip: Practice saying "car" to strengthen your "r" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "k": Some learners put too much stress on the "k" sound, creating a harsh pronunciation. The correct stress is on the vowel sound, making it sound smoother: /skɜrt/ (US) and /skɜːt/ (UK). Tip: Try saying "skirt" quickly to soften the "k".
- Mixing up the final "t" sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the final "t" too softly or dropping it altogether, resulting in "skir". Both US and UK pronunciations require a clear "t" sound: /skɜrt/ and /skɜːt/. Tip: Practice with words that end in "t", like "hat".
- Confusing "skirt" with similar words: Some learners confuse "skirt" with "shirt" or "skit", resulting in miscommunication. The key difference lies in the vowel sounds and the presence of the "r". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the distinctions clearly.