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toboggan
Definition:
(nou) a long narrow sled without runners; boards curve upward in front
Phonetic Transcription:
təˈbɒɡən
Examples:
Once inside some fire extinguishers were emptied and an antique sled was removed and used to toboggan.
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The bottom of a toboggan rides directly on the snow.
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Common mistakes of toboggan pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners stress the wrong syllable, saying "to-BOG-gan" instead of the correct "TOB-og-gan" (ˈtɑː.bɒ.ɡən in UK, ˈtɑː.bɑː.ɡən in US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some pronounce "toboggan" with an "o" as in "hot," saying "toboggan" as "tuh-BOG-gan." The correct pronunciation uses a long "o" sound (ˈtɑː). Tip: Focus on the "o" sounding like "toe."
- Missing the second "g": A common mistake is to pronounce "toboggan" with one "g," saying "to-bog-an." The correct pronunciation includes both "g's" (ˈtɑː.bɒ.ɡən). Tip: Make sure to articulate both "g's" clearly.
- Overemphasizing the "a": Some learners stress the "a" in the second syllable, saying "to-bog-GAN." The correct stress is lighter on the second syllable (ˈtɑː.bɒ.ɡən). Tip: Keep the second syllable subtle and light.
- Confusing the ending: It's common to hear "toboggan" pronounced with an "n" sound at the end, like "toboggin." The correct ending is "gan" (ˈtɑː.bɒ.ɡən). Tip: Practice saying the full "gan" sound without dropping the "a."