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throat
Definition:
(nou) the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone (nou) an opening in the vamp of a shoe at the instep (nou) a passage resembling a throat in shape or function; (nou) the part of an animal's body that corresponds to a person's throat
Phonetic Transcription:
θrəʊt
Examples:
The throat and the sides of the head are featherless.
The head is turned toward the heavens, and the throat cut.
The males were glossy metallic green from head to the throat.
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Common mistakes of throat pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "throat" with a short "o" sound, like "throt". This is incorrect; the correct pronunciation is /θroʊt/ (US) or /θrəʊt/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the long "o" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Ignoring the "th" sound: Many people pronounce "throat" starting with a "t" sound, saying "troat". This ignores the voiced dental fricative /θ/. Tip: Practice the "th" sound by placing your tongue between your teeth and blowing air.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "throat" as /θroʊt/. The primary stress is on the first syllable, making it /ˈθroʊt/ (US) or /ˈθrəʊt/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable when speaking.
- Overemphasizing the "r" sound: Learners might pronounce "throat" with an exaggerated "r" sound, making it sound like "throart". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and smooth, blending it with the vowel.
- Skipping the "t" sound: Some speakers may drop the final "t" sound, pronouncing it as "thro". This is incorrect, as the "t" is essential in "throat". Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "t" clearly at the end of the word.