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sloth
Definition:
(nou) a disinclination to work or exert yourself (nou) any of several slow-moving arboreal mammals of South America and Central America; they hang from branches back downward and feed on leaves and fruits (nou) apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins)
Phonetic Transcription:
sləʊθ
Examples:
The slow metabolism of the sloth is the limiting factor.
The main character is Snook the sloth.
Poaching of the sloth is extremely minimal on the island.
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Common mistakes of sloth pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners may pronounce "sloth" with an incorrect vowel sound, like /sloʊθ/ in US English. The correct pronunciation is /slɔθ/ in UK English and /slɑθ/ in US English. Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound.
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is putting stress on the second syllable, saying "slo-th." The correct pronunciation is a single syllable: "sloth" with primary stress on the first and only syllable /slɔθ/ in UK and /slɑθ/ in US. Tip: Remember it is one smooth sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers may overemphasize the "t" sound at the end, making it sound like "sloth-t." The correct pronunciation ends with a clean "th" sound. Tip: Practice saying "sloth" without adding extra sounds.
- Confusing "sloth" with "sloths": Learners may mistakenly pronounce "sloth" as if it were plural, saying "sloths" with an added "s" sound. The correct pronunciation is singular /slɔθ/ in UK and /slɑθ/ in US. Tip: Focus on the singular form to avoid confusion.
- Lengthening the vowel: Some may unintentionally lengthen the vowel sound, saying "slooooth." The correct pronunciation is a short, crisp "o" sound. Tip: Keep your pronunciation brief and clear, like "slot."