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How to pronounce:
spouse
Definition:
(nou) a person's partner in marriage
Phonetic Transcription:
spaʊz
Examples:
He is the spouse of the man.
Olla was spouse of blameless Seth.
Persephone was the goddess of the underworld and the spouse of Hades.
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Common mistakes of spouse pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "spouse" as "spows" /spaʊz/. This drops the diphthong sound. Tip: Focus on the "ou" in "spouse" to produce the correct sound /aʊ/.
- Ignoring the final "s" sound: A common error is to say "spou" /spaʊ/ without the final "s". This changes the meaning. Tip: Always finish with the "s" sound to clearly articulate "spouse" /spaʊs/.
- Overemphasizing the "p": Some may pronounce "spouse" as "spouse" with a heavy "p" sound. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "p" soft and blend it smoothly with the "s" to say "spouse" /spaʊs/.
- Confusing with "spouse" and "spouse": A mistake is to confuse "spouse" /spaʊs/ with "spouse" /spaus/. They have different meanings. Tip: Remember that "spouse" refers to a partner, so keep the sounds distinct.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners might stress the second syllable, saying "spouse" instead of "spouse". This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to pronounce "spouse" correctly /spaʊs/.