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yawn
Definition:
(nou) an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
Phonetic Transcription:
jɔːn
Examples:
At 10p.m., people began to yawn.
When do people yawn
I too feel the need for a stretch and yawn.
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Common mistakes of yawn pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "yawn" with a short "a" sound, like in "cat." This can lead to confusion with words such as "yant." Correct pronunciation is /jɔːn/ (UK) or /jɔn/ (US). Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel sound.
- Ignoring the initial "y" sound: Many speakers omit the "y" sound at the beginning of "yawn," making it sound like "awn." This alters the word entirely. The correct pronunciation starts with /j/. Tip: Practice saying "yes" to emphasize the "y" sound.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "yaw-N." However, "yawn" has only one syllable and is pronounced with primary stress on the vowel sound. Tip: Remember, "yawn" is a single syllable word.
- Mispronouncing the "n" sound: A common mistake is to drop the "n" at the end of "yawn," resulting in "yaw." This changes the meaning and makes it unclear. The correct ending is /n/. Tip: Be mindful of closing your mouth to produce the "n" sound clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "yawn" with "yawned" or "yawning," leading to mispronunciation. Each has distinct endings: "yawn" ends with /n/, while "yawned" ends with /d/. Tip: Practice each word separately to master their pronunciation.