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How to pronounce:
strip
Definition:
(nou) a relatively long narrow piece of something (nou) artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material (nou) an airfield without normal airport facilities (nou) a sequence of drawings telling a story in a newspaper or comic book (nou) thin piece of wood or metal (nou) a form of erotic entertainment in which a dancer gradually undresses to music
Phonetic Transcription:
strɪp
Examples:
The band includes an arcuate metallic strip lined with a frictional strip.
The flanges reinforce the strip making bending of the strip more difficult.
Bending the strip increases the resistance.
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Common mistakes of strip pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "strip" with an incorrect vowel sound, like /ɪ/ instead of /ɪ/. This can lead to confusion with words like "step". Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound as in "bit".
- Overemphasizing the "s": People sometimes pronounce "strip" with an exaggerated "s" sound, making it sound like "sstrip". This is incorrect in both US and UK pronunciation, which is /strɪp/. Tip: Keep the "s" soft and blend it smoothly with the "t".
- Incorrect stress placement: A common mistake is placing stress on the second syllable, saying "strip" as "strɪp". However, "strip" is a one-syllable word. Tip: Remember that "strip" has only one stressed syllable, which is the whole word.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Some may add an extra vowel sound, pronouncing it as "strip-uh". This is not how "strip" is pronounced in standard English, which is /strɪp/. Tip: Practice saying the word quickly to avoid inserting unnecessary sounds.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "strip" with "stripped", which has an extra syllable. "Strip" should be pronounced as a single syllable /strɪp/. Tip: Pay attention to context and syllable count to distinguish between them.