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week
Definition:
(nou) any period of seven consecutive days (nou) hours or days of work in a calendar week (nou) a period of seven consecutive days starting on Sunday
Phonetic Transcription:
wiːk
Examples:
In German, the days of the week are capitalized.
Monday is the first day of the week.
Sunday is the first day of the week.
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Common mistakes of week pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "week" with a short vowel sound, like in "hit". Correctly, it should be /wiːk/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on stretching the vowel sound to ensure clarity.
- Ignoring the final consonant: A common mistake is dropping the "k" sound at the end of "week", leading to a pronunciation like /wiː/. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, emphasizing the final "k" sound.
- Confusing with "weak": Learners sometimes mix up "week" with "weak", mispronouncing "week" as /wiːk/ but confusing it with the meaning of "weak". Tip: Remember that "week" relates to time, while "weak" describes strength.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "week" as /ˈwiːk/. However, it is a single-syllable word. Tip: Keep the emphasis on the "w" sound, ensuring it remains one syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "w": Some speakers may overly stress the "w" sound in "week", making it sound unnatural. The correct pronunciation is smooth and quick, /wiːk/. Tip: Practice saying "week" in a sentence to achieve a natural flow.