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How to pronounce:
town
Definition:
(nou) an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city (nou) the people living in a municipality smaller than a city (nou) an administrative division of a county (nou) United States architect who was noted for his design and construction of truss bridges (1784-1844)
Phonetic Transcription:
taʊn
Examples:
The industry is localized in the town.
Nosy Ambositra is a town and commune in Madagascar.
Nosy Varika is a town and commune in Madagascar.
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Common mistakes of town pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "town" with a long "o" sound as in "tone" [toʊn] instead of the correct diphthong [aʊ]. Tip: Focus on the "ow" as in "how" to achieve the right sound.
- Ignoring the final "n": A common mistake is to drop the "n" sound at the end, saying "tow" [taʊ] instead of "town" [taʊn]. Tip: Practice emphasizing the "n" by saying it clearly after the vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some may pronounce "town" with an exaggerated "t" sound, making it sound like "tawn" [tɔːn]. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and natural, blending it smoothly into the vowel sound.
- Confusing with "ton": Learners sometimes mix up "town" with "ton" [tʌn], leading to incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Remember that "town" has the diphthong [aʊ], while "ton" has a short "o" sound.
- Mispronouncing in connected speech: In fast speech, "town" can sound like "tawn" [tɑːn] due to assimilation. Tip: Practice saying "town" slowly in sentences to maintain clarity before speeding up.