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thwart
Definition:
(nou) a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
Phonetic Transcription:
θwɔːt
Examples:
They didn't seem to thwart the man.
Forewarned, Sharpe is able to thwart the turncoat.
The brand, in fact, was originated to thwart rustlers.
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Common mistakes of thwart pronunciation
- Misplacing the "th" sound: Many learners pronounce "thwart" with a "t" sound instead of the "th" sound, saying "twart." Remember that "th" in "thwart" is voiced as /θ/ in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Practice saying "think" to master the "th" sound.
- Ignoring the vowel sound: Some people pronounce "thwart" without emphasizing the vowel sound, making it sound like "thrt." The correct pronunciation includes the vowel /ɔː/ in UK and /ɔ/ in US. Tip: Break it down into sounds: /θ/ + /wɔː/ + /t/.
- Overemphasizing the "w": Learners might stress the "w" too much, saying "thwaart." In "thwart," the "w" should be quick and not overly pronounced. Tip: Keep the "w" subtle; focus on the flow of the sounds.
- Skipping the final "t": Some pronounce "thwart" as "thwar," omitting the final "t." The "t" is essential for clarity, pronounced as /t/ in both US and UK. Tip: Practice saying "cart" to reinforce the final "t" sound.
- Misusing stress: Incorrectly stressing the first syllable can lead to confusion. "Thwart" should have primary stress on the second syllable, /θwɔrt/ in US and /θwɔːt/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the rhythm; say "thwart" with the emphasis on the second part.