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How to pronounce:
thrash
Definition:
(nou) a swimming kick used while treading water
Phonetic Transcription:
θræʃ
Examples:
Taylor beats illness to thrash Hamilton.
PPP activists thrash reporters.
It's the second crossover thrash album by The Exploited.
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Common mistakes of thrash pronunciation
- Dropping the "t": Some learners might pronounce "thrash" as "hrash," omitting the "t" sound. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Focus on clearly articulating the "t" sound at the beginning, represented as /θ/ in IPA.
- Misplacing stress: People may mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "thrash" as "thrASH." However, the correct stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Remember that "thrash" is a single-syllable word, so keep the emphasis on the initial sound, /θræʃ/.
- Confusing "th" sounds: Some may pronounce "thrash" with a "d" sound, saying "drash." This is incorrect as it changes the meaning entirely. Tip: Practice the "th" sound, /θ/, by placing your tongue between your teeth and blowing air out.
- Vowel sound errors: Learners might pronounce "thrash" with a long "a" sound, like "thraash." The correct vowel sound is short, as in /æ/. Tip: Compare with similar words like "cat" to master the short "a" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some may pronounce "thrash" with an exaggerated "r" sound, resulting in "thrarrsh." This is not standard. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and focus on the smooth transition from "thr" to "ash," maintaining the natural flow.