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whiff
Definition:
(nou) a short light gust of air (nou) a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil (nou) a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike
Phonetic Transcription:
wɪf
Examples:
It has the faint whiff of misguided nationalism about it.
This is beginning to have the faint whiff of bad faith nomination.
There is a whiff of Stalinism in the air.
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Common mistakes of whiff pronunciation
- Misplacing the "w" sound: Some learners may omit the initial "w" sound, pronouncing "whiff" as /hɪf/. This changes the word's meaning. Tip: Focus on starting with a soft "w" sound, as in "wet".
- Incorrect vowel sound: The vowel in "whiff" can be mispronounced, leading to /wɪf/ instead of the correct /wɪf/. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Practice the short "i" sound, similar to "if".
- Overemphasizing the "h": Some may pronounce "whiff" with a strong "h" sound, like /hʌɪf/. This is incorrect and alters the word. Tip: Keep the "h" light, just enough to distinguish the "w" sound.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: "Whiff" is a one-syllable word, but some may mistakenly add stress or create a two-syllable pronunciation like /ˈwɪf/. This can lead to misunderstanding. Tip: Remember, "whiff" has only one syllable.
- Confusing it with similar words: Learners might confuse "whiff" with "whiffle" or "whiffle" due to similar sounds. This can lead to miscommunication. Tip: Pay attention to context and practice distinguishing each word's sound.