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How to pronounce:
wage
Definition:
(nou) something that remunerates
Phonetic Transcription:
weɪdʒ
Examples:
The man's wage is measly.
The low wage is the cause of the poverty.
The note is about the minimum wage.
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Common mistakes of wage pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "wage" as /wædʒ/, using the wrong vowel. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember that "wage" has the vowel sound /eɪ/, as in "day."
- Incorrect stress placement: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying "wa-ge." In reality, "wage" is a single-syllable word with stress on the first part. Tip: Focus on saying "wage" as one smooth sound: /weɪdʒ/.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some people pronounce "wage" with a heavy "g" sound, as in "guh." This can make the word sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "g" soft, almost blending it into the "a" sound: /weɪdʒ/.
- Dropping the final sound: Learners might say "wa" instead of "wage," omitting the ending entirely. This makes the word unclear. Tip: Always include the ending sound; practice saying the full word: /weɪdʒ/.
- Mixing up similar words: Some confuse "wage" with "wedge" or "page," leading to miscommunication. Each word has distinct sounds and meanings. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds; "wage" uses /eɪ/, while "wedge" has /ɛ/.