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How to pronounce:
weep
Phonetic Transcription:
wiːp
Examples:
Is this time to rejoice or weep
I weep for the state of Wikipedia.
Branches tend to flail or weep on the ground.
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Common mistakes of weep pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "weep" with a short vowel sound, like in "wet". The correct pronunciation uses a long vowel /iː/ as in "see". Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel sound to differentiate it.
- Overemphasizing the "w": In some accents, the "w" in "weep" is pronounced too strongly, making it sound like "weap". The correct pronunciation starts with a soft "w" sound /wiːp/. Tip: Practice saying "we" followed by "eep" smoothly.
- Ignoring the ending "p": Some may drop the "p" sound at the end, leading to a pronunciation like "wee". The final sound is crucial and should be pronounced clearly as /p/. Tip: Emphasize the "p" by gently releasing your lips at the end.
- Confusing "weep" with "weap": Some learners mix up "weep" with "weap", which is not a standard English word. "Weep" is pronounced /wiːp/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember that "weep" relates to crying, while "weap" is not used.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: While "weep" is a one-syllable word, learners sometimes mistakenly stress it like a two-syllable word. The correct stress is on the single syllable /wiːp/. Tip: Practice saying the word in isolation to reinforce the correct stress.