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twist
Definition:
(nou) an unforeseen development (nou) an interpretation of a text or action (nou) any clever maneuver (nou) the act of rotating rapidly (nou) a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments (nou) a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight (nou) a circular segment of a curve (nou) a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself (nou) a jerky pulling movement (nou) a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair (nou) social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s (nou) the act of winding or twisting (nou) turning or twisting around (in place)
Phonetic Transcription:
twɪst
Examples:
They seemingly take every twist and turn in stride.
Rather happy go lucky, they seemingly take every twist and turn in stride.
Here comes the twist in the tale.
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Common mistakes of twist pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "twist" as /twɪst/ instead of /twɪst/ (US) or /twɪst/ (UK). This can lead to confusion. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound, ensuring it is crisp and clear.
- Overemphasizing the "t": People often stress the "t" in "twist" too much, making it sound like "twistt." The correct pronunciation is /twɪst/. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and blend it smoothly with the preceding sounds.
- Dropping the "w" sound: Some might say "tist" instead of "twist." This omission alters the meaning. The "w" is essential in the pronunciation /twɪst/. Tip: Practice starting with the "tw" sound, ensuring both sounds are pronounced together.
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "twisT" instead of the correct single-syllable pronunciation /twɪst/. Tip: Remember that "twist" is a one-syllable word, so keep the stress on the whole word.
- Confusing with similar words: Some might confuse "twist" with "twisted," mispronouncing it as /ˈtwɪstɪd/. While related, they have different sounds. Tip: Practice each word separately to distinguish their unique phonetic structures.