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threat

Definition:

(nou) something that is a source of danger (nou) a warning that something unpleasant is imminent (nou) declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another (nou) a person who inspires fear or dread

Phonetic Transcription:

θret

Examples:

Neither the threat to eject the soldiers nor the threat to call the police.

The threat was disregarded by the police.

Their threat began to intensify.

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Common mistakes of threat pronunciation

Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "threat" with a long vowel sound, like "threet". This is incorrect. IPA: /θrɛt/ (US), /θrɛt/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound, as in "met".
Misplacing the "th" sound: Many speakers substitute "th" with "t" or "d", saying "treat" or "dreat". This changes the word's meaning. IPA: /θ/ is the correct sound. Tip: Practice "th" by placing your tongue between your teeth and blowing air.
Stress misplacement: Some might stress the second syllable, saying "threat". However, "threat" is a single-syllable word. IPA: /θrɛt/. Tip: Remember, it's just one syllable with primary stress on "threat".
Adding an extra vowel sound: Learners sometimes add a vowel sound at the end, pronouncing it as "threata". This is incorrect. IPA: /θrɛt/. Tip: Keep the pronunciation crisp and avoid any extra sounds at the end.
Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "threat" with "treat" or "threaten". This can lead to misunderstandings. IPA: /θrɛt/ for "threat", and /trit/ for "treat". Tip: Pay attention to context to differentiate these words clearly.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "threat" in American English?

In American English, "threat" is pronounced as /θrɛt/, with the stress on the single syllable. The "th" is pronounced like the "th" in "think," and the vowel sound is similar to the "e" in "bed."

What is the British pronunciation of "threat"?

In British English, "threat" is also pronounced as /θrɛt/, maintaining the same single syllable and stress pattern. The pronunciation is quite similar to the American version, with no significant differences in the vowel sound.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "threat"?

A common mistake is mispronouncing "threat" as /θrɛtʃ/, adding an extra sound at the end. Remember to keep it as a single syllable without any additional sounds after the "t."

What minimal pairs can help with the pronunciation of "threat"?

A minimal pair for "threat" is "treat," pronounced /trit/. The difference lies in the initial consonant sounds: "th" in "threat" versus "tr" in "treat."