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How to pronounce:
tow
Definition:
(nou) the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
Phonetic Transcription:
təʊ
Examples:
The response of the underwater tow to the tow line forces is also monitored.
The driver of the tow truck was seriously injured.
The tow truck was mentioned in the battle section.
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Common mistakes of tow pronunciation
- Misplacing vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "tow" like "too" /tuː/, which is incorrect. "Tow" should be pronounced with a more open vowel sound as /toʊ/ in US English and /təʊ/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the diphthong in "tow" to differentiate it from "too".
- Incorrect stress placement: Many people stress the wrong syllable, saying "tow" as if it has two syllables. "Tow" is a single-syllable word. Tip: Remember that "tow" has no secondary stress; keep it short and direct.
- Omitting the final sound: Some may drop the final sound, saying "to" instead of "tow." The correct pronunciation ends with the /w/ sound. Tip: Practice saying "tow" clearly, ensuring you articulate the ending sound.
- Confusing with "towed": Learners sometimes pronounce "towed" as if it rhymes with "road." However, "towed" is pronounced /toʊd/ in US English and /təʊd/ in UK English. Tip: Distinguish between "tow" and "towed" by focusing on the added "d" sound in "towed."
- Mispronouncing as "taw": Some may pronounce "tow" as "taw" /tɔː/, which is incorrect. "Tow" should have a clear "o" sound, not an "aw" sound. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the correct vowel sound in "tow."