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Try LingUp Now!Start with 'moi,' like 'boy' but with an 'm.'
Move to 'st' by blending softly from the 's' to 't.'
End with 'ure,' pronounced like 'cher,' as in 'teacher.'
mis-ture (missing 'oi' sound)
mois-t-er (extra syllable)
moist'ur (incorrect 'ure' sound)
Same as American
Same as American
In English, 'ture' often sounds like 'cher' due to historical pronunciation shifts.
No, the 's' is pronounced clearly, blending into the 't' sound.
Make sure to blend the sounds without adding extra syllables.
Water or other liquid in a small amount.
/mɔɪst/
Slightly wet
/ˈmɔɪsən/
To make something slightly wet
/ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪz/
To make something full of moisture
Moisture has 'ure,' pronounced like 'cher,' unlike 'moist.'
Moisten has a softened 'en' at the end, unlike 'ure' in 'moisture.'
Moisturize has an extended final syllable 'ize,' while 'moisture' ends in 'ure.'
Practice moving from 'oi' to 'st.' It should sound smooth, not choppy.
Keep the 'oi' short. Avoid extending the sound too long.
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