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waist
Definition:
(nou) the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips (nou) the narrow part of the shoe connecting the heel and the wide part of the sole
Phonetic Transcription:
weɪst
Examples:
The belt is affixed at the waist level.
Twisting of the waist and hips is the main movement of the women.
The belt or sash on the statue's waist was that of the Sacred Sash of Liloa.
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Common mistakes of waist pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable instead of the first, saying "waiST" instead of "WAIST". Tip: Focus on the primary stress on the first syllable, noted as ˈweɪst in IPA.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many pronounce "waist" with a short "a" sound, saying "wast". This is incorrect; the correct sound is a long "a" as in "face". Tip: Remember the "ai" in "waist" sounds like the "ay" in "day", represented as /weɪ/.
- Adding an extra syllable: A common mistake is to say "wa-ist" with two syllables. The word "waist" is monosyllabic. Tip: Practice saying "waist" quickly to reinforce its single-syllable nature, noted as /weɪst/.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "waist" with "waste", pronouncing them the same. "Waste" has a different vowel sound. Tip: Pay attention to the context and practice the different vowel sounds: "waist" /weɪst/ and "waste" /weɪst/.
- Overemphasizing the "w": Some learners pronounce "waist" with an exaggerated "w" sound, making it sound like "wuh-ist". Tip: Keep the "w" sound soft and blend it smoothly into the vowel sound, as in /weɪst/.