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tooth
Definition:
(nou) hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense (nou) something resembling the tooth of an animal (nou) toothlike structure in invertebrates found in the mouth or alimentary canal or on a shell (nou) a means of enforcement (nou) one of a number of uniform projections on a gear
Phonetic Transcription:
tuːθ
Examples:
The dental pulp is the tissue which forms the dentin portion of the tooth.
The tooth bud itself is the group of cells at the end of the dental lamina.
Below the neck, holding the tooth into the bone, is the root of the tooth.
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Common mistakes of tooth pronunciation
- Misplacing the "th" sound: Many learners pronounce "tooth" as "toot" by omitting the "th" sound. This leads to confusion with other words. Tip: Practice the "th" sound as in "think" (IPA: /θ/) to improve clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "tooth" with a short vowel sound, saying "tuth" instead. This mispronunciation alters the meaning. Tip: Focus on the long "oo" sound, represented by /uː/ in IPA, to ensure proper pronunciation.
- Stress misplacement: Non-native speakers sometimes stress the wrong syllable, saying "TOOth" instead of "tooth." This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Remember that "tooth" has only one syllable, so the stress is on the entire word.
- Adding an extra vowel: Some may mistakenly insert an extra vowel, pronouncing "tooth" as "too-th." This can make it sound unnatural. Tip: Keep "tooth" as a single syllable, focusing on the smooth transition from "t" to "th."
- Confusing "tooth" with "tooths": Learners may mistakenly use "tooths" as the plural form, which is incorrect. The correct plural is "teeth." Tip: Remember that "tooth" changes to "teeth" (IPA: /tiːθ/) in the plural, and practice using both forms correctly.