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How to pronounce:
son
Definition:
(nou) a male human offspring (nou) the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus)
Phonetic Transcription:
sʌn
Examples:
The mother gave birth to her son.
The mother never upbraided her son.
His son was a child of privilege, not privation.
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Common mistakes of son pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "son" with the wrong vowel sound, using /oʊ/ instead of /ʌ/. This makes it sound like "sown." Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound in "son" as in /sʌn/.
- Overemphasizing the "s" sound: A common mistake is to overemphasize the "s" in "son," making it sound like "sawn." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Keep the "s" soft and blend it smoothly with the vowel.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may stress the second syllable or incorrectly stress "son" as /ˈsɒn/ when it should be /sʌn/. Tip: Remember that "son" is a single syllable word, so there is no secondary stress.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "son" with "sun," pronounced /sʌn/ in both US and UK English. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Pay attention to context and practice minimal pairs to distinguish them clearly.
- Dropping the final "n" sound: Some speakers may unintentionally drop the "n" at the end of "son," making it sound like "so." This can change the meaning entirely. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the final "n" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.