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wealth
Definition:
(nou) the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money (nou) the quality of profuse abundance (nou) an abundance of material possessions and resources (nou) property that has economic utility: a monetary value or an exchange value
Phonetic Transcription:
welθ
Examples:
Why the income and wealth elasticities are separable
Despite the wealth of the family, they were somewhat stingy with money.
People worship her as the goddess of wealth, power, money, etcetera.
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Common mistakes of wealth pronunciation
- Misplacing the "w": Many learners pronounce "wealth" starting with a "v" sound instead of the correct "w" sound, leading to confusion. Tip: Focus on forming your lips into a rounded shape for the "w" sound, as in /wɛlθ/.
- Ignoring the "th" sound: Some speakers might pronounce "wealth" as "wel" by omitting the "th" sound completely. This alters the meaning and clarity. Tip: Practice the "th" by placing your tongue between your teeth and blowing air out, as in /θ/.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: "Wealth" is a single-syllable word, but some may mistakenly add stress to a non-existent second syllable. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember that "wealth" is pronounced /wɛlθ/ with no extra syllables.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some might say "wealth" with a long "e" sound, leading to a pronunciation like "weelth." This is incorrect. Tip: Use the short "e" sound, as in /wɛlθ/, similar to "bell" or "sell."
- Overemphasizing the "th": Learners may over-pronounce the "th," making it sound exaggerated or drawn out. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "th" sound soft and brief, as in /wɛlθ/, to ensure smooth pronunciation.