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How to pronounce:
wee
Definition:
(nou) a short time
Phonetic Transcription:
wiː
Examples:
I found the initial remarks a wee bit tactless.
I'd loose the wee bit of France at the bottom right of the maps.
It was a late night and tiredness can make things a wee bit blurry.
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Common mistakes of wee pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "wee" with a short "i" sound, saying /wɪ/. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that "wee" uses the long "e" sound, /wiː/, as in "see".
- Overemphasizing the "w": A common mistake is to stress the "w" too much, making it sound like /ˈwiː/. This is not how "wee" is pronounced. Tip: Keep the "w" soft and focus on the vowel sound.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying /wiˈiː/. "Wee" is a single-syllable word. Tip: Always keep the stress on the first and only syllable, /wiː/.
- Confusing with "we": Learners sometimes mix up "wee" with "we," pronouncing both the same way. "We" is pronounced /wiː/ as well, but context matters. Tip: Pay attention to context to avoid confusion.
- Mispronouncing in different accents: In some dialects, "wee" may be pronounced differently, such as /wiː/ in UK English versus /wi/ in some US accents. Tip: Familiarize yourself with regional variations to improve your pronunciation.