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walk
Definition:
(nou) the act of traveling by foot (nou) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls (nou) manner of walking (nou) the act of walking somewhere (nou) a path set aside for walking (nou) a slow gait of a horse in which two feet are always on the ground (nou) careers in general
Phonetic Transcription:
wɔːk
Examples:
They clog the paths and you walk through them like autumnal leaves.
He talks the populist talk, while walking the elitist walk.
They walk in and the place is soaked.
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Common mistakes of walk pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "walk" with an incorrect vowel sound, like /wɔk/ instead of /wɔːk/ (UK) or /wɑk/ (US). Tip: Focus on elongating the "a" sound to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Ignoring the "l" sound: A common mistake is to drop the "l," resulting in a pronunciation like /wɑk/. This occurs in some dialects but is incorrect in standard English. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "l" clearly to maintain accuracy.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "walk" as /ˈwɔːk/ instead of /wɔːk/. Tip: Remember that "walk" is a one-syllable word, so the stress falls on the single syllable.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "walk" with "work," leading to mispronunciation. "Work" is pronounced /wɜːrk/ (UK) or /wɜrk/ (US). Tip: Practice distinguishing the vowel sounds to avoid this mix-up.
- Overemphasizing the "k" sound: Some may pronounce "walk" with an exaggerated "k," resulting in /wɔːkʰ/. This is not standard in English. Tip: Keep the "k" sound soft and avoid adding extra breathiness.