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womb
Definition:
(nou) a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus
Phonetic Transcription:
wuːm
Examples:
A third function is to harden the lining of the womb.
All mammals gestate in their mother's womb.
One is while the baby is developing in the womb.
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Common mistakes of womb pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "womb" with a short "o" sound, like "wom" (/wɒm/ in UK). This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that "womb" has a long "oo" sound, pronounced as /wuːm/ in both US and UK.
- Ignoring the silent "b": Many might pronounce "womb" as "womb" with a pronounced "b" sound. This is a common mistake. Tip: The "b" is silent; focus on the "w" and "oo" sounds to pronounce it correctly as /wuːm/.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "womb" as "wom-b". This alters the word's correct pronunciation. Tip: "Womb" is a single-syllable word, so the stress is on the first and only syllable: /wuːm/.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "womb" with "tomb" (/tuːm/), leading to incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds; "womb" has a rounded "oo" sound, while "tomb" has a long "oo" but a different initial consonant.
- Overemphasizing the "w": Learners sometimes pronounce "womb" with an exaggerated "w" sound, making it sound awkward. Tip: The "w" should be pronounced smoothly and not overemphasized; focus on the flow into the "oo" sound.