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How to pronounce:
weigh
Phonetic Transcription:
weɪ
Examples:
The car and the remote weigh 16 grams.
The candy is handmade, and the perfect polkagris should weigh exactly 50 grams.
The fruits weigh a lot.
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Common mistakes of weigh pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "weigh" with a short "e" sound, saying /wɛɪ/. This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound, pronounced /weɪ/ in both US and UK English.
- Ignoring the silent "h": Many people mistakenly pronounce the "h" in "weigh", producing /heɪ/. This is not correct. Tip: Remember that the "h" is silent; the correct pronunciation starts with the "w" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some learners add a hard "g" sound at the end, saying /weɪg/. This is incorrect. Tip: Keep the ending soft and silent; "weigh" ends with /weɪ/, without an audible "g".
- Confusing with "way": A common mistake is to pronounce "weigh" the same as "way", resulting in /weɪ/. While they sound similar, "weigh" has specific meanings related to measurement. Tip: Practice using "weigh" in sentences to reinforce its unique context.
- Mispronouncing in rapid speech: In fast conversations, some may slur "weigh" into a different sound, making it unclear. Tip: Slow down your speech to ensure clarity, emphasizing the distinct sound of /weɪ/.