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Try LingUp Now!Start with the initial 'pr' cluster as in 'prance'.
Move to the 'ou' diphthong, similar to 'out'. Begin by rounding the lips for 'o', then slide to a relaxed 'u'.
End with the 'd' sound by touching the tip of the tongue just behind your upper front teeth.
p-roud
pard
pr-ud
same as American
same as American
It is a monophthong with a complex vowel cluster moving smoothly, making it only one syllable.
Ensure your lips start rounded and then relax. The sound should glide without a break.
No, the 'd' should be clearly pronounced but light and not overly emphasized.
To feel deep satisfaction about achievements, qualities, or possessions.
/praɪd/
A feeling of satisfaction.
/ˈpraʊdli/
In a proud manner.
/ˈpraɪdfəl/
Having too much pride.
'Pride' has a long 'i' sound compared to the 'ou' in 'proud'.
'Proudly' has an added syllable, which changes the stress pattern slightly.
'Prideful' includes '-ful' which changes the end from 'd' to 'dfəl'.
Practice linking 'pr' as a single sound to improve fluency.
Focus on creating a smooth transition between the two vowel sounds in the 'ou' to avoid choppiness.
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