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How to pronounce:
soccer
Definition:
(nou) a football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɒkə
Examples:
The soccer player was disqualified.
The soccer game was a rout.
The soccer game excited the crowd.
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Common mistakes of soccer pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "so-'c cer". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈsɒk.ər" (UK) and "ˈsɑ.kɚ" (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: The vowel sound in "soccer" is often mispronounced as "so-'ker" with a long "o". The correct pronunciation has a short "o" sound, as in "ˈsɒk.ər" (UK) and "ˈsɑ.kɚ" (US). Tip: Practice the "o" sound, keeping it short and crisp.
- Adding extra syllables: Some people mistakenly pronounce "soccer" as "so-c-'cer" with an extra syllable. The word has only two syllables: "ˈsɒk.ər" (UK) and "ˈsɑ.kɚ" (US). Tip: Break it down into two clear syllables to avoid this mistake.
- Incorrect "r" pronunciation: Learners may struggle with the "r" sound at the end, sometimes pronouncing it too softly or omitting it. In American English, it is pronounced clearly as in "ˈsɑ.kɚ". Tip: Practice saying "soccer" with emphasis on the final "r" sound.
- Mispronouncing the "c": Some may pronounce "soccer" with a hard "c" sound, saying "sok-'ker". The correct pronunciation has a softer "c" sound, as in "ˈsɒk.ər" (UK) and "ˈsɑ.kɚ" (US). Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the correct soft "c" pronunciation.