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How to pronounce:
wife
Definition:
(nou) a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
Phonetic Transcription:
waɪf
Examples:
He beatified his loving wife.
Carol is the first wife of Danny, and the mother of Jamie.
She was a dutiful mother and wife and was a favorite in the family.
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Common mistakes of wife pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "wife" with a long "i" sound as in "machine" instead of the correct diphthong /aɪ/. Tip: Focus on blending the sounds to create the diphthong /aɪ/ as in "my."
- Ignoring the final "e": The final "e" in "wife" is silent, which can confuse speakers. They may mistakenly pronounce it as "wif." Tip: Remember that the "e" does not affect the pronunciation, so keep it silent.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may stress the second syllable, saying "wi-fe," instead of the correct single syllable "wife." Tip: Practice saying "wife" as a single syllable with primary stress on the vowel sound /aɪ/.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "wife" with "life" due to similar sounds. Tip: Pay attention to the initial consonant; "wife" starts with "w" /w/, while "life" starts with "l" /l/.
- Overemphasizing the "f" sound: Some speakers may overpronounce the "f" in "wife," making it sound like "wif." Tip: Keep the "f" sound soft and natural, ensuring it blends seamlessly into the word.