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yahoo
Definition:
(nou) a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture (nou) one of a race of brutes resembling men but subject to the Houyhnhnms in a novel by Jonathan Swift (nou) a widely used search engine for the web that finds information, news, images, products, finance
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Common mistakes of yahoo pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "ya-ˈhoo". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is "ˈjæhu" in US English and "ˈjɑːhu" in UK English. Tip: Always stress the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: The first vowel sound can be confused. Many say "ya-hoo" with a short "a" sound. The correct sound is "æ" in US and "ɑː" in UK. Tip: Practice saying "cat" to get the right "æ" sound.
- Dropping the initial sound: Some may drop the initial "y" sound, pronouncing it as "ahoo". This omits the essential "j" sound. Tip: Emphasize the "y" to ensure clarity.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some speakers use a short "u" sound at the end, saying "yah-hoo". The correct pronunciation ends with a long "u" sound, "hu". Tip: Think of the word "who" to get the right ending sound.
- Adding unnecessary syllables: Some might say "ya-hoo", creating an extra syllable. The correct pronunciation is two syllables: "ˈjæhu" or "ˈjɑːhu". Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly to avoid adding syllables.