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trouble
Definition:
(nou) a source of difficulty (nou) an angry disturbance (nou) an event causing distress or pain (nou) an effort that is inconvenient (nou) a strong feeling of anxiety (nou) an unwanted pregnancy
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtrʌbəl
Examples:
Homework causes trouble in the family.
There is numberless trouble caused by the user.
Seems levelheaded and unlikely to cause trouble.
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Common mistakes of trouble pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "trou-BLE" instead of "TROU-ble". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable with IPA /ˈtrʌb.əl/ for US and /ˈtrʌb.əl/ for UK.
- Ignoring the vowel sound: People often pronounce "trouble" with a long "o" sound, like "troo-ble". This is incorrect. Tip: Remember the short "u" sound /ʌ/ in the first syllable, as in "cup".
- Overemphasizing the "b": Some might say "trub-ble" instead of "trouble". This adds an unnecessary syllable. Tip: Keep the "b" soft and blend it into the following "l" sound, maintaining the two-syllable structure.
- Incorrect syllable count: Learners may mistakenly pronounce "trouble" as a three-syllable word, like "trou-ble-uh". This is not standard. Tip: Stick to the two-syllable pronunciation, focusing on the correct stress and vowel sounds.
- Mispronouncing the final "le": Some say "troub-le" with a distinct "le" sound. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Use a quick, soft "l" sound to close the word smoothly, as in /ˈtrʌb.əl/.