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watches
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
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Common mistakes of watches pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly, saying "ˈwɑːtʃɪz" instead of the correct "ˈwɒtʃɪz" (UK) or "ˈwɑːtʃɪz" (US). Tip: Remember, the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Many people pronounce "watches" with a heavy "t" sound, leading to "wot-ches." The correct pronunciation is smoother, "ˈwɒtʃɪz" or "ˈwɑːtʃɪz." Tip: Keep the "t" soft and connected to the "ch."
- Dropping the final "s": Some speakers may say "watch" instead of "watches." This omission changes the meaning. The correct form is "ˈwɒtʃɪz" or "ˈwɑːtʃɪz." Tip: Always include the "es" ending to indicate plural.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners might mispronounce the vowel sound, saying "wotches" instead of "watches." The correct pronunciation features the short "a" as in "cat." Tip: Practice the vowel sound by comparing it to similar words.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the "ch": Some may pronounce "watches" as "wat-ches," separating the sounds. The correct pronunciation is "ˈwɒtʃɪz" or "ˈwɑːtʃɪz," where "ch" forms a single sound. Tip: Blend the sounds smoothly for clarity.