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war
Definition:
(nou) the waging of armed conflict against an enemy (nou) a legal state created by a declaration of war and ended by official declaration during which the international rules of war apply (nou) an active struggle between competing entities (nou) a concerted campaign to end something that is injurious
Phonetic Transcription:
wɔː
Examples:
One strategy of the war is to destabalize the nations of the middle east.
The result of the war was a consolidation of the Dutch power.
Following the end of the war the School of Military Engineering was disbanded.
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Common mistakes of war pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "war" with a long "a" sound, resembling "wear" /wɛr/. In both US and UK English, the correct vowel sound is /ɔː/ (UK) or /ɔr/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "aw" sound, as in "saw."
- Ignoring the "r" sound: A common mistake is omitting the "r" sound at the end, making it sound like "wah" /wɑː/. This is incorrect in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Practice saying "war" with a clear ending "r" to differentiate it from similar-sounding words.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some people may stress the second syllable, saying "war" as if it has two syllables, like "wahr." However, "war" is a single syllable word /wɔːr/ (UK) or /wɔr/ (US). Tip: Remember that "war" is short and punchy, with no extra syllables.
- Confusing with "more": Learners may mix up "war" with "more" due to similar vowel sounds. "More" has a different vowel sound /mɔːr/ (UK) or /mɔr/ (US). Tip: Pay attention to the initial consonant; "war" starts with a "w" sound, while "more" starts with "m."
- Overemphasizing the "w": Some may pronounce "war" with an exaggerated "w" sound, making it sound like "waw." The correct pronunciation is more subtle, with a softer "w" /wɔːr/ (UK) or /wɔr/ (US). Tip: Keep the "w" light and focus on the vowel sound that follows.