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third
Definition:
(nou) one of three equal parts of a divisible whole (nou) the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate) (nou) following the second position in an ordering or series (nou) the musical interval between one note and another three notes away from it (nou) the third from the lowest forward ratio gear in the gear box of a motor vehicle (nou) the base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball
Phonetic Transcription:
θɜːd
Examples:
It was the third and last appearance of a pentathlon at the Olympics.
The last sentence of the third paragraph is unfinished.
The third day is the last day on the ranch.
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Common mistakes of third pronunciation
- Misplacing the "th" sound: Some learners pronounce "third" with a "t" sound instead of the "th" sound, leading to confusion. Tip: Practice saying "th" as in "this" /ðɪs/ before attempting "third" /θɜrd/ in US English or /θɜːd/ in UK English.
- Overemphasizing the "r": A common mistake is stressing the "r" sound too much, making it sound like "thurd." Tip: Focus on a softer "r" after the vowel sound, ensuring it blends smoothly in "third" /θɜrd/ (US) or /θɜːd/ (UK).
- Skipping the vowel sound: Some speakers may rush through "third," omitting the vowel sound altogether. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the vowel clearly, as in "third" /θɜrd/ (US) and /θɜːd/ (UK), to maintain clarity.
- Confusing with "thirds": Learners often mix up "third" with "thirds," adding an unnecessary "s" sound at the end. Tip: Remember that "third" is singular, and practice the difference in pronunciation: "third" /θɜrd/ (US) or /θɜːd/ (UK) versus "thirds" /θɜrdz/ (US) or /θɜːdz/ (UK).
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly place stress on the "h" in "third," making it sound unnatural. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable correctly, as "third" /θɜrd/ (US) or /θɜːd/ (UK) has primary stress on the vowel sound.