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touch
Definition:
(nou) the event of something coming in contact with the body (nou) the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands) (nou) a suggestion of some quality (nou) a distinguishing style (nou) the act of putting two things together with no space between them (nou) a slight but appreciable amount (nou) a communicative interaction (nou) a slight attack of illness (nou) the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan) (nou) the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin (nou) deftness in handling matters (nou) the feel of mechanical action
Phonetic Transcription:
tʌtʃ
Examples:
The sense of touch is unaffected by the hallucinations.
I feel thrilled with the touch of the fog
It is the senses of touch and olfaction that are most important.
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Common mistakes of touch pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "touch" with a long "o" sound, as in "toe." This leads to confusion. The correct pronunciation is /tʌtʃ/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound, as in "cup."
- Ignoring the "t" sound: A common mistake is to drop the initial "t," pronouncing it as "ouch." This alters the meaning entirely. The correct pronunciation starts with a clear /t/. Tip: Emphasize the "t" at the beginning to avoid this error.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "to-CH." However, "touch" is a single syllable word with the stress on the "t." Tip: Remember that "touch" has no secondary syllable; it's just /tʌtʃ/.
- Confusing "ch" with "sh": Some learners mistakenly say "tush," using the "sh" sound instead of the "ch" in "touch." This changes the word entirely. The correct ending is /tʃ/. Tip: Practice the "ch" sound by saying words like "watch."
- Overemphasizing the "u" sound: Some individuals may pronounce "touch" with an exaggerated "u," making it sound like "tooch." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /tʌtʃ/. Tip: Keep the "u" sound short and crisp, similar to "much."