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How to pronounce:
slough
Definition:
(nou) necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass (nou) a hollow filled with mud (nou) a stagnant swamp (especially as part of a bayou) (nou) any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake)
Phonetic Transcription:
slaʊ
Examples:
Dogs slough in winter.
It is just to the north of the slough.
I sunk into a slough of despond.
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Common mistakes of slough pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on "slough", saying it as /ˈslaʊ/ instead of /ˈslʌf/ (UK) or /ˈslaʊ/ (US). Tip: Remember that in UK English, the stress is on the first syllable with a short "u" sound.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some pronounce "slough" with a long "o" sound, saying /sloʊ/ instead of the correct /slʌf/ (UK) or /slaʊ/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "ou" producing the "ow" sound in US and the "u" as in "cup" for UK.
- Omitting the final sound: Learners sometimes drop the final "f" sound, pronouncing it as /slɔː/ instead of /slʌf/ (UK) or /slaʊ/ (US). Tip: Ensure to articulate the "f" clearly at the end to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Some say "slough" with an exaggerated "l," sounding like /slɒf/ instead of /slʌf/ (UK) or /slaʊ/ (US). Tip: Keep the "l" subtle; it should blend smoothly with the preceding "s."
- Mixing up with similar words: Learners often confuse "slough" with "slough" (to shed skin), leading to mispronunciation. The former is pronounced /slʌf/ (UK) or /slaʊ/ (US), while the latter is pronounced /slɑː/ (UK) or /sloʊ/ (US). Tip: Pay attention to context and practice each word separately.