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wound
Definition:
(nou) an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin) (nou) a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat (nou) a figurative injury (to your feelings or pride) (nou) the act of inflicting a wound
Phonetic Transcription:
wuːnd
Examples:
The wound healed, but the red spot still remained.
These events signal the onset of the maturation stage of wound healing.
Deciduous trees tend to shed the branch, and heal over the wound.
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Common mistakes of wound pronunciation
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Many learners say "wound" with a long "oo" sound as in "food" (/fuːd/). The correct pronunciation is with the diphthong /aʊ/ in both US and UK: /waʊnd/. Tip: Focus on the "ow" sound, like in "how."
- Confusing "wound" with "wound": Some may mix up "wound" (past tense of "wind" or an injury) with "wound" (/wuːnd/). The former has the /aʊ/ sound, while the latter has a long "oo." Tip: Remember the context to differentiate them.
- Ignoring the initial "w": Learners might drop the "w" sound, pronouncing it as "ound" (/aʊnd/). The correct pronunciation starts with the /w/ sound, making it "wound." Tip: Emphasize the "w" to start strong.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some may pronounce "wound" with a heavy emphasis on the "d," making it sound awkward. The "d" should be softer and less stressed. Tip: Practice saying it smoothly, with a light touch on the "d."
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the "d" in "wound," saying it as /ˈwaʊnd/. The correct stress is on the first syllable, making it /ˈwaʊnd/. Tip: Always stress the first syllable to sound natural.