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toothbrush
Definition:
(nou) small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth (nou) slang for a mustache
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtuːθbrʌʃ
Examples:
Tooth brushing is the act of cleaning teeth with a toothbrush.
A toothbrush having a brushing unit and a dentifrice containing cartridge unit.
A toothbrush is supported by the character figure.
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Common mistakes of toothbrush pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "tooth-ˈbrush". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈtooth-brush". Tip: Remember to emphasize "tooth" when saying "toothbrush".
- Vowel confusion: Some might pronounce the "oo" in "tooth" as "u" in "put", leading to "tʊθ". The correct sound is the long "oo" as in "food": "tuːθ". Tip: Practice saying "food" to get the right vowel sound.
- Dropping the "th" sound: A common mistake is to omit the "th" in "tooth", pronouncing it as "tʊb" or "tʊt". The "th" should be clearly pronounced as /θ/. Tip: Place your tongue between your teeth to produce the "th" sound correctly.
- Incorrect final sound: Some may pronounce "brush" with a short vowel sound, making it sound like "brʌsh". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound: "brʌʃ". Tip: Focus on the "uh" sound in "brush" to achieve clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Learners might overly stress the "r" in "brush", resulting in "brɪʃ". The "r" should be subtle. Tip: Keep the "r" light and smooth to maintain the natural flow of "toothbrush".