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How to pronounce:
wane
Definition:
(nou) a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
Phonetic Transcription:
weɪn
Examples:
The power of the kingdom began to wane.
By the 1880s the influence of the Sheffield FA started to wane.
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Common mistakes of wane pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "wane" with a short vowel sound, as in "cat" /kæt/. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that "wane" has a long "a" sound, pronounced as /weɪn/ in both US and UK English.
- Confusing with "wain": The word "wain" (a type of cart) may be confused with "wane". Both have similar sounds, but "wane" has a distinct long "a". Tip: Focus on the vowel sound; "wane" is /weɪn/, while "wain" is /weɪn/ but can have different meanings.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "wa-ne". In fact, "wane" is a monosyllabic word. Tip: Keep the pronunciation simple; stress the single syllable as /weɪn/.
- Overemphasizing the "w": Learners sometimes pronounce "wane" with an exaggerated "w" sound, making it sound awkward. The "w" should be soft. Tip: Pronounce "wane" smoothly, starting with a gentle /w/ followed by the long "a" sound.
- Mixing up with "rain": Some might pronounce "wane" too similarly to "rain" /reɪn/. While they are close, the initial consonant differs. Tip: Pay attention to the starting sound; "wane" begins with /w/, while "rain" starts with /r/.