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tower
Definition:
(nou) a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building (nou) anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower (nou) a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtaʊə
Examples:
The bell tower is connected to the rookery by a bridge.
This is the interior of the tower that holds the cables of the bridge.
In 1515, the bells were moved to the tower and the structure was dismantled.
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Common mistakes of tower pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners might stress the second syllable, saying "to-WER" (/təˈwɛr/). This is incorrect. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "TOW-er" (/ˈtaʊər/ in US, /ˈtaʊə/ in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Vowel sound confusion: Many people pronounce "tower" with a short "o" sound, like "tawer" (/ˈtɔr/). This is not standard. The correct pronunciation has a diphthong: "TOW-er" (/ˈtaʊər/ in US, /ˈtaʊə/ in UK). Tip: Practice the "ow" sound by saying "how" first.
- Dropping the "r": Some speakers might omit the "r" in "tower," saying "tow" (/taʊ/). This leads to a misunderstanding. The "r" is essential in the US pronunciation: "TOW-er" (/ˈtaʊər/). Tip: Focus on pronouncing the "r" clearly at the end of the word.
- Adding an extra syllable: Learners sometimes say "tow-er" (/ˈtaʊər/), which can sound awkward. The correct pronunciation is two syllables, not three. Tip: Practice saying "tower" quickly to maintain the correct syllable count.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some might incorrectly pronounce the ending as "tower" with a flat "er" sound, sounding like "taw-er" (/ˈtɔr/). The accurate ending should reflect the correct vowel sound. Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the subtle nuances in pronunciation.