Begin with a short vowel sound 'ih' as in 'sit'.
Create the 'n' sound by pressing the tongue against the alveolar ridge behind the top teeth.
For 'clude', start with a 'k' sound, follow with a long 'oo' sound as in 'food', and end with a 'd' sound.
in-cuhl-uh-de (3 syllables)
en-clode (2 syllables)
een-clood (2 syllables)
Start with a short vowel sound 'ih', similar to 'sit'.
Produce the 'n' with the tongue against the top teeth.
For 'clude', begin with a 'k' sound, then use a longer 'oo' sound, the same as 'food', and finish with a 'd'.
same as American
No, it has two syllables: in-clude.
No, the 'c' is pronounced with a 'k' sound.
The stress is on the second syllable, 'clude'.
To contain or have as part of a whole.
/ɪnˈkluːʒən/
The act of including
/ɪnˈkluːsɪv/
Containing all parts
/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
To have as part
- 'sion' instead of 'de'
- '-sive' for adjective form
- Extra '-ing' sound
Ensure the long 'oo' sound in 'clude' is pronounced clearly to avoid confusion.
Place emphasis on the second syllable to maintain clarity.
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