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troops
Definition:
(nou) a group of soldiers (nou) a cavalry unit corresponding to an infantry company (nou) a unit of Girl or Boy Scouts (nou) an orderly crowd
Phonetic Transcription:
truːp
Examples:
The commander demobilized the troops.
The troops commandeered the people in town.
The commander then can supervise the movements of the troops.
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Common mistakes of troops pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "troops" as /trʊps/ instead of /truːps/. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Focus on the long "u" sound, similar to "true".
- Ignoring the final "s": Many forget to clearly pronounce the final "s" in "troops", resulting in /truːp/. This can change the meaning of the word. Tip: Always emphasize the "s" sound at the end.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some people stress the wrong syllable, saying "TROOPS" instead of "troops". The stress should be on the single syllable. Tip: Remember that "troops" is a one-syllable word.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Learners sometimes pronounce "troops" with an exaggerated "t" sound, making it sound like /tʃruːps/. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and quick, just like in "true".
- Mixing up with similar words: Some confuse "troops" with "troop" or "troops" with "group". This can lead to errors in conversation. Tip: Practice distinguishing the singular and plural forms to avoid confusion.