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How to pronounce:
store
Definition:
(nou) a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services (nou) a supply of something available for future use (nou) an electronic memory device (nou) a depository for goods
Phonetic Transcription:
stɔː
Examples:
The customers cozened the store owner.
Hundreds of people brought their savings to the store for safekeeping.
Many people were saved from the rooftop of the store.
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Common mistakes of store pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "sto-RE" instead of the correct "STORE" (/stɔr/ in US, /stɔː/ in UK). Tip: Remember that "store" is a single-syllable word.
- Pronouncing the "o" incorrectly: A common mistake is pronouncing the "o" as in "dog" instead of the correct sound in "store" (/ɔr/ in US, /ɔː/ in UK). Tip: Practice saying "or" to get the right vowel sound.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Some may add an unnecessary "uh" sound, saying "st-oh-re" instead of "store" (/stɔr/ in US, /stɔː/ in UK). Tip: Focus on blending the sounds together smoothly without breaks.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Learners sometimes exaggerate the "r" sound, making it sound overly pronounced, like "storr." The correct pronunciation is more subtle (/stɔr/ in US, /stɔː/ in UK). Tip: Keep the "r" soft and natural.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "store" with "story," pronouncing it as "sto-ry" instead of "store" (/stɔr/ in US, /stɔː/ in UK). Tip: Pay attention to the ending sounds to differentiate between the two.