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windsor
Definition:
(nou) a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit (nou) the British royal family since 1917
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She was born in a windsor hospital.
They changed the name to windsor in 1917.
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Common mistakes of windsor pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "win-DOR". The correct pronunciation is "ˈwɪn.zər" in US English and "ˈwɪn.də" in UK English. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "windsor" with a long "i" sound, as in "wine". The correct vowel sound is a short "ɪ", as in "win". Tip: Practice with words like "bin" and "tin" to master the short "i" sound.
- Final "r" sound: In US English, the final "r" in "windsor" is pronounced clearly, while in UK English, it may be softer or dropped. US: "ˈwɪn.zər", UK: "ˈwɪn.də". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the differences.
- Syllable division: Some learners may incorrectly divide the syllables as "win-sor". The correct division is "ˈwɪn.zər" in the US and "ˈwɪn.də" in the UK. Tip: Break it down into two distinct syllables for clarity.
- Over-pronouncing "d": A common mistake is to overly emphasize the "d" in "windsor", making it sound like "win-dor". The correct pronunciation includes a softer "d" sound. Tip: Practice saying "wind" and "sor" together smoothly.