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Definition:
(nou) a unit of language that native speakers can identify (nou) a brief statement (nou) information about recent and important events (nou) a verbal command for action (nou) an exchange of views on some topic (nou) a promise (nou) a word is a string of bits stored in computer memory (nou) the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus) (nou) a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group (nou) the sacred writings of the Christian religions
Phonetic Transcription:
wɜːd
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Common mistakes of words pronunciation
- Dropping the "w": Some learners pronounce "words" as "erds". This omits the initial "w" sound /w/, leading to confusion. Tip: Practice saying "w" by rounding your lips and producing a soft sound before the vowel.
- Misplacing the stress: It's common to stress the second syllable, saying "wörds" instead of the correct first syllable stress /ˈwɜrdz/ in US and /ˈwɜːdz/ in UK. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to pronounce it correctly.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "words" with a short "o" sound, like "wirds". This alters the vowel sound from /ɜr/ to /ɪ/. Tip: Focus on the "or" sound, which should resemble the sound in "bird".
- Adding an extra syllable: Learners might say "wor-ds", creating an unnecessary syllable. The correct pronunciation is a single syllable /wɜrdz/ in US and /wɜːdz/ in UK. Tip: Blend the sounds smoothly to maintain a single syllable.
- Confusing "words" with "word": Some might say "word" when they mean "words", failing to pluralize correctly. "Words" has a distinct plural form with the /z/ sound at the end. Tip: Always practice the plural form to reinforce the difference.