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vagabond
Definition:
(nou) anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place (nou) a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvæɡəbɒnd
Examples:
He turned vagabond and the vagabond become an assassin.
The man is a cheater and a vagabond.
Was the Abraham Man the only vagabond
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Common mistakes of vagabond pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "vag-a-"ˈbond. However, the correct stress is on the first syllable: ˈvæg.ə.bɒnd (UK) / ˈvæɡ.ə.bɑnd (US). Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, emphasizing the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing "a" as in "cat" instead of the schwa sound in the second syllable. The correct pronunciation is ˈvæg.ə.bɒnd (UK) / ˈvæɡ.ə.bɑnd (US). Tip: Focus on the relaxed sound of the second "a."
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some might pronounce "vagabond" with a hard "g," sounding like "vag-a-bond." The correct pronunciation uses a soft "g," as in ˈvæg.ə.bɒnd (UK) / ˈvæɡ.ə.bɑnd (US). Tip: Listen to native speakers to grasp the subtlety of the sound.
- Ignoring the final "d": Learners may drop the final "d," resulting in "vagabonn." The correct pronunciation includes the "d," pronounced clearly as in ˈvæg.ə.bɒnd (UK) / ˈvæɡ.ə.bɑnd (US). Tip: Practice ending the word with a strong "d" sound to reinforce clarity.
- Mispronouncing "vag": Some might say "vag" as in "bag" instead of the correct "væg." The accurate pronunciation is ˈvæg.ə.bɒnd (UK) / ˈvæɡ.ə.bɑnd (US). Tip: Repeat the initial syllable several times to perfect the vowel sound.