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young
Definition:
(nou) any immature animal (nou) United States film and television actress (1913-2000) (nou) United States civil rights leader (1921-1971) (nou) British physicist and Egyptologist; he revived the wave theory of light and proposed a three-component theory of color vision; he also played an important role in deciphering the hieroglyphics on the Rosetta Stone (1773-1829) (nou) United States jazz tenor saxophonist (1909-1959) (nou) English poet (1683-1765) (nou) United States baseball player and famous pitcher (1867-1955) (nou) United States religious leader of the Mormon Church after the assassination of Joseph Smith; he led the Mormon exodus from Illinois to Salt Lake City, Utah (1801-1877) (nou) young people collectively
Phonetic Transcription:
jʌŋ
Examples:
Explicit syllable and phoneme segmentation are for the the young child.
In the beginning, they preyed on only the young, the aged, the helpless.
From a young age, O'Reilly was a tall and gangly player.
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Common mistakes of young pronunciation
- Dropping the "y" sound: Some speakers may omit the initial "y" sound, pronouncing "young" as /ʌŋ/. This can lead to confusion with words like "hung." Tip: Always start with the "y" sound, as in /jʌŋ/.
- Misplacing the stress: Incorrectly stressing the second syllable can make "young" sound unnatural. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈjʌŋ/. Tip: Emphasize the "y" sound to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "young" with an "o" sound, saying /jɔŋ/. This is incorrect and can change the meaning. Tip: Focus on the "u" sound, as in /jʌŋ/, to get it right.
- Overemphasizing the "ng": Some speakers may overly stress the "ng" sound, making it sound like /jʌŋg/. This can distort the word. Tip: Keep the "ng" soft and smooth, as in /jʌŋ/, without adding extra sounds.
- Mixing up with "yawn": A common mistake is pronouncing "young" like "yawn," as /jɔːn/. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Remember the distinct "u" vowel sound in "young," pronounced /jʌŋ/.