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yellow
Definition:
(nou) yellow color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of sunflowers or ripe lemons
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈjeləʊ
Examples:
The school colors are yellow and blue and the mascot is the beaver.
The color of the mouth is yellow.
The thighs are marbled yellow and black and the armpit is yellow.
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Common mistakes of yellow pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners mistakenly place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /jəˈlō/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable in "yellow" as /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ in US English and /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ in UK English.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common error is pronouncing the "y" as a long vowel, resulting in "yellow" sounding like /ˈjeɪloʊ/. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound, pronounced as /ɛ/ in both US and UK versions.
- Omitting the "w": Some speakers may drop the "w" sound, saying "yelo" instead of "yellow". Tip: Ensure to include the "w" sound, pronounced as /oʊ/ in US English and /əʊ/ in UK English.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Learners sometimes overpronounce the "l", saying /ˈjɛl.ləʊ/. Tip: Maintain a smooth transition between sounds, keeping the "l" light and not doubling it in "yellow".
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may pronounce the ending as /jɛl.əʊ/ instead of /jɛl.oʊ/. Tip: Listen for the correct ending sound, ensuring it flows smoothly to avoid sounding unnatural in "yellow".