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straw
Definition:
(nou) plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder (nou) material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds (nou) a variable yellow tint; dull yellow, often diluted with white (nou) a thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth
Phonetic Transcription:
strɔː
Examples:
The straw or hay is fed to cattle.
He has a stack of straw at his barn.
A drowning man will clutch at a straw.
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Common mistakes of straw pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "straw" as /strɔː/ (UK), incorrectly using the "aw" sound as in "law." Tip: Focus on the diphthong /ɔː/ to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Ignoring the initial consonant blend: A common mistake is to separate the "str" in "straw," pronouncing it as "s" + "traw." Tip: Practice saying "str" together, as in "street," to improve fluency.
- Overemphasizing the "w": Some speakers say "straw" with a heavy "w" sound, making it sound like "straw-w." Tip: Keep the "w" subtle and blend it smoothly with the vowel sound /ɔː/.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "straw" with "strawberry," leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Remember that "straw" is a single syllable, pronounced /strɔː/ (UK) or /strɔ/ (US), while "strawberry" has three syllables.
- Neglecting regional variations: Some may pronounce "straw" differently based on their dialect, leading to misunderstandings. Tip: Familiarize yourself with both the US /strɔ/ and UK /strɔː/ pronunciations to communicate effectively.