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woman
Definition:
(nou) an adult female person (as opposed to a man) (nou) a female person who plays a significant role (wife or mistress or girlfriend) in the life of a particular man (nou) a human female employed to do housework (nou) women as a class
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈwʊmən
Examples:
Fascination used to be the term applied to a beautiful woman.
Gorobec is instantly smitten by the beautiful young woman.
Tamae is the most beautiful of the woman, but is plagued by migraines.
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Common mistakes of woman pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many pronounce "woman" with a long "o" sound, like "woe." The correct pronunciation is /ˈwʊmən/ in US English and /ˈwʊmən/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound as in "foot."
- Misplacing stress: Some speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "wo-MAN." The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈwʊmən/. Tip: Practice saying "WOM-an" to emphasize the right syllable.
- Overpronouncing the "a": A common mistake is to overemphasize the "a" in "woman," making it sound like "wo-mAN." The correct pronunciation is /ˈwʊmən/. Tip: Keep the "a" soft and quick, similar to the "a" in "sofa."
- Blending with "men": Some people confuse "woman" with "women," pronouncing it similarly. "Woman" is singular /ˈwʊmən/, while "women" is plural /ˈwɪmɪn/. Tip: Remember that "woman" has a short "u," while "women" has a short "i."
- Neglecting the "n": A few speakers drop the "n" at the end, saying "womah." The correct pronunciation is /ˈwʊmən/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "n" clearly to avoid confusion with other words.