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10 difficult words to say in British and American English
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Emily posted on 2018/11/05Ever stumbled over words like 'receipt' or 'thoroughly' in British and American English? This video breaks down 10 tricky words, showing you exactly how to pronounce them with practical tips like backchaining. You'll boost your vocabulary and sound more natural in no time!
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US /prəˌnʌnsiˈeʃən/
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UK /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- How a word is said; how a word sounds
- The manner in which someone utters a word.
B1
More matter
US /ˈmætɚ/
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UK /'mætə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be of great importance; to count
- Uncountable Noun
- Material all things are made of that fills space
A1TOEIC
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US /ˈtrɪki/
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UK /'trɪkɪ/
- Adjective
- Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
- Likely to use tricks; dishonest or deceptive
A2
More common
US /ˈkɑmən/
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UK /'kɒmən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- Field near a village owned by the local community
- Adjective
- Shared; Belonging to or used by everyone
- Typical, normal; not unusual
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