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Say It Right! contains a list of commonly mispronounced words with correct audio pronunciations and definitions in a Singaporean voice. Learn how to pronounce words like liaise, siphon, esplanade, almond, library.
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Thailand
Definition: A country in South East Asia
Example: She went to Thailand for a short holiday.
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Thank
Definition: To express gratitude to someone for something they have done.
Example: Please be courteous and say thank you.
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Their
Definitions:
- Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
- Belonging to or associated with a person whose gender is not specified
Example: The top group deserved to win their prize.
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Thermometer
Definition: An instrument that is used to measure temperature
Example: The nurse used a thermometer to take my temperature.
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Three
Definition: A number, one more than two
Example: The teacher read the story of the “Three Little Pigs”.
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Ticket
Definition: A small piece of paper that allows you to take a journey by bus or train or attend a film or show
Example: You need to buy a ticket to see the show.
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Ticklish
Definition: Sensitive to being touched lightly on the skin
Example: I have very ticklish feet.
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Tree
Definition: A tall plant with a wooden trunk and green leaves
Example: That apple tree doesn’t bear anymore fruit.
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Tsunami
Definition: A destructive sea wave that is caused by an earthquake under the sea
Example: Aceh experienced a disastrous tsunami in 2004.
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Tuition
Definitions:
- Instruction, especially that received in a small group or individually
- The payment for instruction, especially in colleges or universities
Example: She attends tuition every Thursday after school.