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top
Definition:
(nou) the upper part of anything (nou) the highest or uppermost side of anything (nou) the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) (nou) the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat (nou) the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development (nou) the greatest possible intensity (nou) platform surrounding the head of a lower mast (nou) a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin (nou) covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) (nou) a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips (nou) a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
Phonetic Transcription:
tɒp
Examples:
This scroll is positioned on top of the compartment.
The tower is high to the top of the cap.
The hat should rest on the top of the head.
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Common mistakes of top pronunciation
- Vowel confusion: Some may mispronounce "top" as "tap" /tæp/ instead of /tɑp/ in US English or /tɒp/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the "o" sound, which should be pronounced as "ah" in US and "o" in UK.
- Incomplete ending: A common mistake is dropping the final "p" sound, leading to "to" /tɔ/ instead of "top" /tɑp/ or /tɒp/. Tip: Emphasize the "p" at the end to ensure clarity.
- Stress misplacement: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "to-p" instead of correctly pronouncing "top" as a single syllable /tɑp/ or /tɒp/. Tip: Remember that "top" is a one-syllable word; keep it simple.
- Overemphasizing "t": Some might pronounce "top" with an exaggerated "t" sound, leading to "t-top" /tʰɑp/. Tip: Use a softer "t" without aspiration to maintain the correct sound.
- Mispronouncing the vowel: A frequent error is pronouncing "top" with an "oo" sound, like "toop" /tuːp/. Tip: Practice the correct vowel sound, which should be a short "o" as in "hot" /hɑt/ in US and "lot" /lɒt/ in UK.