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sparrow
Definition:
(nou) any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects (nou) small brownish European songbird
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈspærəʊ
Examples:
The mascot of the 2009 Summer Universiade is a sparrow bird.
The name combines two birds, the blue jay and the sparrow hawk.
This is the behavior of the sparrow.
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Common mistakes of sparrow pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners may pronounce "sparrow" with a long "a" sound, like "spear-row." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation uses a short "a" sound, /ˈspær.oʊ/ (US) or /ˈspær.əʊ/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the short "a" to avoid confusion.
- Misplacing stress: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying "spar-ROW." The correct stress is on the first syllable, /ˈspær.oʊ/ (US) or /ˈspær.əʊ/ (UK). Tip: Practice emphasizing the first syllable to improve clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some may pronounce "sparrow" with an exaggerated "r" sound, making it sound like "spar-row." The correct pronunciation features a softer "r" sound, /ˈspær.oʊ/ (US) or /ˈspær.əʊ/ (UK). Tip: Relax your tongue when pronouncing the "r" to sound more natural.
- Dropping the final sound: Learners might omit the last sound, saying "sparro." The correct pronunciation includes the final "o" sound, /ˈspær.oʊ/ (US) or /ˈspær.əʊ/ (UK). Tip: Always finish the word clearly to ensure proper communication.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "sparrow" with "spar" or "sorrow." Each word has distinct sounds and meanings. "Sparrow" is pronounced /ˈspær.oʊ/ (US) or /ˈspær.əʊ/ (UK). Tip: Practice each word separately to distinguish them effectively.