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How to pronounce:
wholesome
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhəʊlsəm
Examples:
Wholewheat is wholesome and healthy.
The style of food is wholesome and reasonably priced.
The food is wholesome, with good variety, lots of veggies.
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Common mistakes of wholesome pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "whole-SOME" instead of the correct "WHOL-some" (/ˈhoʊl.səm/ in US and /ˈhəʊl.səm/ in UK). Tip: Remember that the first syllable carries the primary stress.
- Omitting the "h": A common mistake is pronouncing "wholesome" without the initial "h" sound, saying "olesome." This can change the meaning and clarity. Tip: Practice saying "h" as in "hat" before the word.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce the first vowel in "wholesome" as a short "o," leading to "wholsome." The correct pronunciation uses a long "o" sound. Tip: Stretch the "o" in "whole" to ensure clarity.
- Confusing syllable count: Learners might pronounce "wholesome" as a three-syllable word, saying "whole-so-me." However, it has only two syllables. Tip: Break the word into "WHOL-some" to keep it concise.
- Mispronouncing the final "e": Some may pronounce the final "e" in "wholesome," leading to "wholesome-e." The "e" is silent. Tip: Focus on ending the word with the "s" sound for accuracy.