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sound
Definition:
(nou) the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause (nou) the subjective sensation of hearing something (nou) mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium (nou) the sudden occurrence of an audible event (nou) the audible part of a transmitted signal (nou) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language (nou) a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water (nou) a large ocean inlet or deep bay
Phonetic Transcription:
saʊnd
Examples:
Conrad's voice became the trademark sound.
He has a gasconading sound of the voice.
They should not listen to the dulcet sound of the voice.
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Common mistakes of sound pronunciation
- Dropping the final consonant: Some learners omit the final "d" sound, pronouncing it as "soun." This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Practice saying "sound" with emphasis on the "d" to reinforce its presence. IPA: /saʊnd/.
- Confusing vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the vowel sound, saying "sownd" instead of "sound." This alters the meaning. Tip: Focus on the diphthong "ou," which sounds like "ow" in "cow." IPA: /saʊnd/.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "soʊnd." This is not standard. Tip: Remember that "sound" is a single-syllable word, so place the stress on the "s." IPA: /saʊnd/.
- Mispronouncing the initial consonant: Some learners might pronounce it as "zound," confusing "s" with "z." This changes the word entirely. Tip: Practice the "s" sound by placing your tongue close to the roof of your mouth without touching it. IPA: /saʊnd/.
- Overemphasizing the vowel: A few may stretch the vowel sound too long, saying "saaaound." This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the diphthong short and crisp, transitioning quickly from "a" to "u." IPA: /saʊnd/.