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youth
Definition:
(nou) a young person (especially a young man or boy) (nou) young people collectively (nou) the time of life between childhood and maturity (nou) early maturity; the state of being young or immature or inexperienced (nou) an early period of development (nou) the freshness and vitality characteristic of a young person
Phonetic Transcription:
juːθ
Examples:
As a child, he played in the Germinal Beerschot youth ranks.
It was the time of youth and conscienceless.
Such are just the peccadillos of youth.
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Common mistakes of youth pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "youth" with a short "u" sound, as in "cup." The correct pronunciation uses a long "oo" sound [juːθ] in both US and UK English. Tip: Practice saying "you" followed by "th" to get the right sound.
- Misplacing the stress: A common mistake is stressing the wrong syllable, such as "YOUTH" instead of the correct [juːθ]. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember that "youth" has only one syllable, so the stress is naturally on it.
- Adding an extra vowel: Some may say "youth" as "yoo-thuh," adding an unnecessary vowel sound at the end. The correct pronunciation is [juːθ], with no extra sounds. Tip: Focus on blending the "oo" and "th" smoothly.
- Confusing with "youths": Learners sometimes mix up "youth" [juːθ] with the plural "youths" [juːθs]. The plural adds an "s" sound at the end. Tip: Practice saying both words to distinguish between the singular and plural forms.
- Overemphasizing the "th": Some speakers pronounce "youth" with an exaggerated "th" sound, making it sound heavy. The correct pronunciation is smoother, [juːθ]. Tip: Keep the "th" light and quick to maintain a natural flow.