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village
Definition:
(nou) a community of people smaller than a town (nou) a settlement smaller than a town (nou) a mainly residential district of Manhattan; `the Village' became a home for many writers and artists in the 20th century
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvɪlɪdʒ
Examples:
The village is in the northern part of the town.
The village is in the western part of the town.
In 1887 the village of Ola was annexed to the town.
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Common mistakes of village pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "vi-LAGE". The correct pronunciation is "ˈvɪl.ɪdʒ" in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "village" with a long "i" sound, saying "vī-lij". The correct sound is a short "i" as in "bit", represented as "ˈvɪl.ɪdʒ". Tip: Practice with words like "fill" and "chill" to master the short vowel sound.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some speakers may shorten "village" to "vilj". This omits the important second syllable, which is pronounced as "ɪdʒ". Tip: Make sure to pronounce both syllables clearly to avoid confusion.
- Confusing the ending sound: Learners might pronounce the ending as "village" with a hard "g" sound, as in "go". The correct ending is a soft "j" sound, pronounced as "dʒ". Tip: Compare it to "bridge" to get the soft ending right.
- Mispronouncing the initial consonant: Some may mistakenly pronounce "village" starting with a "w" sound, saying "willage". The correct initial sound is "v", represented as "vɪl.ɪdʒ". Tip: Practice saying "van" and "vase" to reinforce the correct sound.