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How to pronounce:
trash
Definition:
(nou) worthless material that is to be disposed of (nou) worthless people (nou) nonsensical talk or writing (nou) an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
Phonetic Transcription:
træʃ
Examples:
The man took the garbage out of the trash bin.
The bomb was hidden in the trash bin near the bus stop.
The team, who causes the teacher to remove the trash bin from the room, loses.
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Common mistakes of trash pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners say "trash" with a long "a" sound, like "trāsh". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /træʃ/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound, as in "cat".
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to pronounce the "t" in "trash" too strongly, making it sound like "ttrash". The correct pronunciation is /træʃ/, where the "t" is light. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and quick.
- Ignoring the "sh" sound: Some speakers might pronounce "trash" as "traz", dropping the "sh" sound. This changes the word entirely. The correct pronunciation is /træʃ/. Tip: Practice saying "sh" like in "shoe" to maintain clarity.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "trash" with "tres" or "truss", leading to mispronunciation. "Trash" is pronounced /træʃ/, while the others differ. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel and final sounds to differentiate.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "traSH". "Trash" is a single-syllable word, pronounced /træʃ/. Tip: Remember that "trash" has only one syllable, so keep the stress on the initial sound.