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throwback
Definition:
(nou) an organism that has the characteristics of a more primitive type of that organism (nou) a reappearance of an earlier characteristic
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈθrəʊbæk
Examples:
They were a throwback to the Stones.
It sounds like a throwback to the plantation era.
The 1980s were a musical throwback to the 1960s.
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Common mistakes of throwback pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on "throwback," saying /θroʊˈbæk/ instead of the correct /ˈθroʊˌbæk/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable "throw."
- Overemphasizing "back": Some people pronounce "throwback" with too much emphasis on "back," resulting in a sound like /θroʊˈbæk/. Tip: Keep the second syllable lighter and focus on the first syllable for clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "o" in "throw" as /ɑ/ instead of the correct /oʊ/. Tip: Practice the diphthong /oʊ/ to ensure the correct pronunciation of "throw."
- Blending sounds: Some might blend "throw" and "back" too closely, making it sound like one word /θroʊbæk/. Tip: Pause slightly between the two syllables to maintain clarity in "throwback."
- Skipping the "w": A frequent error is omitting the "w" sound in "throw," pronouncing it as /θroʊˈbæk/. Tip: Ensure you articulate the "w" clearly to achieve the correct pronunciation of "throw."