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voice
Definition:
(nou) the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech (nou) the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract (nou) a sound suggestive of a vocal utterance (nou) expressing in coherent verbal form (nou) a means or agency by which something is expressed or communicated (nou) something suggestive of speech in being a medium of expression (nou) a singer (nou) an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose (nou) the ability to speak (nou) the grammatical relation (active or passive) of the grammatical subject of a verb to the action that the verb denotes (nou) the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music
Phonetic Transcription:
voɪs
Examples:
The voice in the audio message says hi.
The voice and the music seemed to be inseparable.
He is possessed of a musical voice and is a braggart.
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Common mistakes of voice pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "voice" with a long "i" sound, sounding like "voys." The correct pronunciation is /vɔɪs/ in US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the "oi" diphthong to produce the correct sound.
- Ignoring the final "ce": A common mistake is dropping the "ce" at the end, leading to a pronunciation like "voic." The correct form is /vɔɪs/. Tip: Practice saying the full word slowly to ensure you include the final sound.
- Overemphasizing the "v": Some speakers stress the "v" too much, resulting in a harsh sound like "vvoyce." The correct stress is on the entire word, /vɔɪs/. Tip: Relax your lips when pronouncing "v" to maintain a smooth flow.
- Confusing with "voice" and "vice": Learners sometimes mix these words, pronouncing "voice" as /vaɪs/. "Vice" has a different vowel sound. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds; "voice" uses /ɔɪ/, while "vice" uses /aɪ/.
- Mispronouncing in connected speech: In fast speech, "voice" may be slurred into "vois." This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Practice saying "voice" clearly, even in quick sentences, to maintain clarity.