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winner
Definition:
(nou) the contestant who wins the contest (nou) a gambler who wins a bet (nou) a person with a record of successes
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈwɪnə
Examples:
The prize is awarded to the winner of a biennial competition.
The winner of the game receives the trophy.
As a prize, the winner of the competition gets to keep the goose.
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Common mistakes of winner pronunciation
- Dropping the "w": Some learners say "inner" instead of "winner". This omits the initial "w" sound, represented as /w/ in IPA. Tip: Practice saying "w" by rounding your lips and pushing air out.
- Misplacing stress: Incorrectly stressing the second syllable, saying "win-NER" instead of "WIN-ner" can confuse listeners. The primary stress is on the first syllable, as shown in IPA: /ˈwɪn.ər/ (US) and /ˈwɪn.ə/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize "WIN" when pronouncing.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "winner" with a short "i" sound, saying /ˈwɪn.ə/ instead of the correct /ˈwɪn.ər/ (US). This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Ensure the "i" sound is clear, resembling "win" in "window".
- Incorrect "r" pronunciation: Many non-native speakers might soften the "r" in "winner," saying /ˈwɪn.ə/ instead of /ˈwɪn.ər/. This can make the word sound incomplete. Tip: Practice the "r" by curling your tongue slightly back in your mouth.
- Overemphasizing the final "er": Some learners might pronounce "winner" as "win-ner" with a strong emphasis on the second syllable, which is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /ˈwɪn.ər/ (US) and /ˈwɪn.ə/ (UK). Tip: Keep the second syllable softer and less stressed.