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tomb
Definition:
(nou) a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
Phonetic Transcription:
tuːm
Examples:
His tomb was subsist in the cemetery.
A sepulchre, or sepulcher, is a type of tomb or burial chamber.
The burial chamber is located in the northwest corner of the tomb.
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Common mistakes of tomb pronunciation
- Misplacing vowel sounds: Many learners pronounce "tomb" with a short vowel sound, like "tʌm" (as in "thumb"). This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the long "oo" sound, pronounced as /uː/ in both US and UK English.
- Ignoring the silent "b": Some may pronounce "tomb" as "tomb" with a pronounced "b." This is incorrect as the "b" is silent. Tip: Remember that "tomb" is pronounced /tuːm/ in both US and UK variants, without the "b" sound.
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners might incorrectly stress the "b" in "tomb," saying "TOMB." This is not how the word is pronounced. Tip: Stress the first sound "t" and keep the vowel long, maintaining the pronunciation as /tuːm/.
- Confusing "tomb" with "tome": Some may mix "tomb" with "tome," which is pronounced differently. "Tome" has a long "o" sound /toʊm/ in US and /təʊm/ in UK. Tip: Distinguish "tomb" as /tuːm/ to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing the "t" sound: A common mistake is to overly stress the "t" in "tomb," making it sound harsh. This can change the word's flow. Tip: Keep the "t" crisp but soft, ensuring a smooth transition to the vowel sound /uː/.