Milestone (Noun) Syllable division: mile·stone How to pronounce: UK: /ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/ US: /ˈmaɪl.stoʊn/
American Pronunciation of the word Milestone
#1 Meaning: A marker or sign at the roadside that indicates how far away certain locations are, particularly the closest large town. Example: > I was thankful to see that the road had milestones to prevent people from getting lost. > We reached our first milestone on our way to my grandma's house within an hours drive.
#2 Meaning: A significant moment in the history or existence of something, or in the lifetime of someone. Example: > What a milestone isn't it to be able to turn 80 years old and still be as fit as a fiddle! > Her first milestone was graduating from university with good marks.
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A large group of happy college students celebrating their graduation day as it is a milestone for all of them.
Venture (Noun/Verb) Syllable division: ven·ture How to pronounce: UK: /ˈven.tʃər/ US: /ˈven.tʃɚ/
British Pronunciation of the word Venture
Venture as a Noun Meaning: A new effort that includes risk or uncertainty, typically in business. Example: > How are you feeling about the venture that you are busy working on? > The fundraiser was a venture between two companies.
Venture as a Verb Meaning: To take a chance by doing something risky or unpleasant, travelling somewhere, or stating something that could be criticized. Example: > After Covid, a lot of people started to venture more. > She likes to try out new ventures when visiting different countries.
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A woman and man enjoying to venture in the Banff National Park.
Snacks (Noun/Verb) Syllable division: snacks How to pronounce: UK: /snæk/ US: /snæk/
American Pronunciation of the word Snacks
Snacks as a NOUN #1 Meaning: A very little meal or a small amount of food consumed between meals. Example: > It is important for toddlers to eat healthy snacks. > What is your favorite snack to eat between meals? > I think that eating a snack for dinner is only acceptable if a person had a big lunch.
#2 Meaning: A "name" given to a person that you find attractive. Example: > Vin Diesel was such a snack when he was younger. > I look like a snack who eats too much snacks.
Snacks as a VERB Meaning: When you are eating small amounts of food/fruit between meals. Example: > I like to snack on some fruits when studying. > She couldn't help to snack on unhealthy food. > Snacking on chocolates is the best medicine for a sad heart.
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Group of Sweet and Salty Snacks, Perfect for Binge Watching
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Contraception (Noun) Syllable division: con·tra·cep·tion How to pronounce: UK: /ˌkɒn.trəˈsep.ʃən/ US: /ˌkɑːn.trəˈsep.ʃən/
American Pronunciation of the word Contraception
Meaning: Using any of the available methods to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant. Example: > In school, learners learn about methods of contraception. > What would you say is the best form of contraception? > She does not believe in using any form of contraception.
Runway (Noun) Syllable division: run·way How to pronounce: UK: /ˈrʌn.weɪ/ US: /ˈrʌn.weɪ/
American Pronunciation of the word Runway
#1 Meaning: A length of level ground with a smooth, firm surface that has been deliberately prepared for use by aircraft. Example: > Let's go to the viewing deck to see how the airplanes takes-off from the runway. > The runway was under construction so no airplanes could land or take-off for about a week.
#2 Meaning: The lengthy, narrow platform that models cross during a fashion show. Example: > At the end of the fashion show, all the models walked on the runway together. > They were busy building the runway for tonight's show when we went there.
