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trip
Definition:
(nou) a journey for some purpose (usually including the return) (nou) a hallucinatory experience induced by drugs (nou) an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall (nou) an exciting or stimulating experience (nou) a catch mechanism that acts as a switch (nou) a light or nimble tread (nou) an unintentional but embarrassing blunder
Phonetic Transcription:
trɪp
Examples:
The trip was for the conciliation.
He is going on a trip.
The package trip is optional.
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Common mistakes of trip pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "trip" with a long "i" sound, as in "treep" [trip]. This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound, as in "sit" [ɪ].
- Incorrect stress placement: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying "triP" instead of the correct single syllable "trip" [trɪp]. Tip: Remember, "trip" is a one-syllable word, so stress is not applied.
- Overemphasizing the "t" sound: Some may pronounce "trip" with an exaggerated "t," sounding like "t-trip." This is not standard. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and quick, just as in "top" [t].
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Learners sometimes insert an extra vowel, pronouncing it as "trip-uh." This is incorrect. Tip: Stick to the single syllable "trip" [trɪp] without adding additional sounds.
- Confusing with similar words: Some mix up "trip" with "drip" [drɪp], leading to incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Pay attention to the initial sounds; "trip" starts with a "t" sound while "drip" starts with a "d" sound.