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How to pronounce:
wet
Definition:
(nou) wetness caused by water
Phonetic Transcription:
wet
Examples:
Rain, who filiest the skins, wet our raiment.
My clothes are wet from water.
Rain is rare during the summer months, but the winters are changeable and wet.
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Common mistakes of wet pronunciation
- Vowel confusion: Some learners may pronounce "wet" with a long vowel sound, as in "weight" /weɪt/. This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound /ɛ/ in "wet" to distinguish it from similar words.
- Final consonant mispronunciation: A common mistake is to omit the "t" sound at the end of "wet". This can lead to confusion with "we" /wiː/. Tip: Ensure you clearly articulate the "t" to complete the word properly.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some might mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "we-t" instead of the correct single syllable "wet" /wɛt/. Tip: Remember that "wet" is a one-syllable word, so keep the stress on the initial sound.
- Overemphasis on "w": Some learners may exaggerate the "w" sound, making it sound like "whet" /wɛt/. This can make "wet" unclear. Tip: Keep the "w" soft and blend it smoothly with the "e" sound for clarity.
- Mispronouncing in connected speech: In rapid speech, "wet" can be slurred or blended with surrounding words, leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Practice saying "wet" clearly in different contexts to maintain its distinct sound.