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wake
Definition:
(nou) the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event) (nou) an island in the western Pacific between Guam and Hawaii (nou) the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward (nou) a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial
Phonetic Transcription:
weɪk
Examples:
They may experience sleep wake cycles, or be in a state of chronic wakefulness.
They wake Vera and the three spend the night outdoors.
He begins to hallucinate, and the sleeping tavern clientele wake up.
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Common mistakes of wake pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "wake" with a short vowel sound, similar to "wack". This is incorrect; the correct pronunciation is /weɪk/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound, as in "cake".
- Ignoring the ending sound: A common mistake is to drop the final "k" sound, leading to "wa" instead of "wake". This alters the word significantly. Tip: Practice ending the word firmly with the "k" sound to ensure clarity.
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners sometimes stress the second syllable or misplace stress altogether. However, "wake" is a one-syllable word, so the stress should naturally fall on the single syllable. Tip: Remember that "wake" is pronounced as /weɪk/, maintaining the emphasis on the entire word.
- Confusing with similar words: Some might confuse "wake" with "woke" or "wack". While "wake" is pronounced /weɪk/, "woke" has a different vowel sound, /woʊk/. Tip: Practice distinguishing these words by focusing on their unique vowel sounds.
- Overemphasizing the "w" sound: Some might pronounce "wake" with an exaggerated "w" sound, leading to an unnatural pronunciation. The "w" should be soft and smooth. Tip: Keep the "w" sound light and blend it seamlessly into the "a" sound.