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wind
Definition:
(nou) air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure (nou) a tendency or force that influences events (nou) breath (nou) empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk (nou) an indication of potential opportunity (nou) a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by the breath (nou) a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus (nou) the act of winding or twisting
Phonetic Transcription:
waɪnd
Examples:
A breeze gradually turned into a cold wind.
At the scroll end, the strings wind around the tuning pegs in the pegbox.
The combination of wind, heat, and dryness turned the chaparral into fire fuel.
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Common mistakes of wind pronunciation
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "wind" with a long "i" sound, as in "wine" (/waɪnd/). The correct pronunciation is with a short "i" sound, like in "sit" (/wɪnd/). Tip: Remember that "wind" has a short vowel sound.
- Ignoring the "w" sound: A common mistake is to skip the initial "w" sound, pronouncing "wind" as "ind" (/ɪnd/). The "w" is essential for correct pronunciation. Tip: Practice saying "w" clearly before the vowel to ensure it's pronounced.
- Confusing "wind" with "wind": Some learners confuse "wind" (the noun, /wɪnd/) with "wind" (the verb, /waɪnd/). The meanings differ, and so do the pronunciations. Tip: Pay attention to context to use the correct pronunciation.
- Incorrect stress placement: Non-native speakers might stress the second syllable, saying "winD" instead of the correct pronunciation with no syllable stress. "Wind" is a single syllable word. Tip: Focus on saying "wind" in one smooth motion without added stress.
- Overemphasizing the "d" sound: Some learners may pronounce "wind" with an overly pronounced "d," making it sound like "winded" (/ˈwɪndəd/). The "d" should be softer. Tip: Practice saying "wind" quickly to keep the "d" sound subtle.