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How to pronounce:
watch
Definition:
(nou) a small portable timepiece (nou) a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty (nou) a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe (nou) the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty (nou) a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event (nou) the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
Phonetic Transcription:
wɒtʃ
Examples:
We watch the movie in the class.
We watch the movie The Corporation in the class.
Please watch the making of the movie from the DVD.
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Common mistakes of watch pronunciation
- Misplacing vowel sounds: Some learners confuse the vowel sound in "watch" with "watched" or "witch." The correct pronunciation is /wɑːtʃ/ (UK) and /wɑtʃ/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "aw" sound that is pronounced like "ah" before the "tch."
- Incorrect stress placement: Many people mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "wa-CH" instead of the correct single syllable "watch." In IPA, it is /wɑːtʃ/ (UK) and /wɑtʃ/ (US). Tip: Remember that "watch" is a one-syllable word.
- Overemphasizing the "tch" sound: Some learners pronounce "watch" with an exaggerated "tch" sound, making it sound like "wat-ch." The correct IPA pronunciation is /wɑːtʃ/ (UK) and /wɑtʃ/ (US). Tip: Keep the "tch" sound smooth and quick.
- Confusing with "which": Learners often mix up "watch" and "which," leading to mispronunciation. "Watch" is pronounced /wɑːtʃ/ (UK) and /wɑtʃ/ (US), while "which" is /wɪtʃ/. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds; "watch" has an "ah" sound, while "which" has a short "i."
- Ignoring the final "ch" sound: Some speakers tend to drop the final "ch" sound in "watch," making it sound incomplete. The correct pronunciation is /wɑːtʃ/ (UK) and /wɑtʃ/ (US). Tip: Make sure to articulate the "ch" clearly at the end of the word.