Bay

Bay (Noun/Verb)
Syllable division: bay
How to pronounce: UK: /beɪ/ US: /beɪ/

American Pronunciation of the word Bay

Bay as a Noun
#1 Meaning: A section of the coast where the ground curves in, enclosing the water on three sides.
Example:
> Victoria Bay in South Africa is a popular surf spot.
> They decided to stop the yacht in a small bay on their way to Greece.

#2 Meaning: A defined or partially surrounded area.
Example:
> The driver reversed into the loading bay skillfully.
> They went to the cargo bay to make sure that everything is up to standard.

#3 Meaning: A reddish-brown colored animal.
Example:
> A bay-colored horse won the race last night.

Bay as a Verb
Meaning: When wolves/dogs continually cry out in a long, deep voice.
Example:
> When it is full moon, wolves like to bay in the woods.

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Aerial view of Cala Agulla Bay

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Scare

Scare (Verb/Noun)
Syllable division: scare
How to pronounce: UK: /skeər/ US: /sker/

American Pronunciation of the word Scare

Scare as a Verb
Meaning: When someone/something causes a person/animal to feel/become frightened.
Example:
> She felt scared when she walked alone at night.
> He scares easily when hearing loud, unexpected voices.

Scare as a Noun
Meaning: When someone experiences a sudden emotion of worry/fear.
Example:
> My mom got a scare when she saw our electricity bill.
> They gave their parents a real scare when they disappeared without letting anyone know where they are.

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Herb

Herb (Noun)
Syllable division: herb
How to pronounce: UK: /hɜːb/ US: /ɝːb/

American Pronunciation of the word Herb

Meaning: Specific types of plants whose leaves are used for manufacturing medicine or to add flavor to certain meals while cooking.
Example:
> My mother likes to buy fresh herbs like oregano each month.
> Her husband loved cooking with herbs.
> Can you please bring a garlic and herb bread?
> His doctor recommends drinking herb tea when feeling sick.

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Bags of Dried Herbs.

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Miserable

Miserable (Adjective)
Syllable division: mis·​er·​a·​ble
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈmɪz.ər.ə.bəl/ US: /ˈmɪz.ɚ.ə.bəl/

American Pronunciation of the word Miserable

#1 Meaning: When someone is extremely sad.
Example:
> He was miserable after his mother passed away.
> The team was miserable after losing their final game.
> The woman felt miserable after her husband left her.

#2 Meaning: When someone finds something unpleasant that causes sadness.
Example:
> They had miserable weather when they went to the beach.
> They lived in a miserable place where a lot of crime went unpunished.

#3 Meaning: Used to highlight something's poor quality or value
Example:
> They bought the boat for a miserable price.
> The movie that they directed got a miserable rating.

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Pouch

Pouch (Noun)
Syllable division: pouch
How to pronounce: UK: /paʊtʃ/ US: /paʊtʃ/

American Pronunciation of the word Pouch

#1 Meaning: A soft bag or container for a little item or tiny quantity of things.
Example:
> I bought a nice traveling pouch for when I am traveling abroad.
> My mom used to seal our food in foil pouches for it to last longer when I was little.

#2 Meaning: A space on some female animals' lower bodies where their babies are carried and safeguarded after birth.
Example:
> The kangaroo carried her baby in her pouch for days.
> The baby koala bear enjoyed sleeping in his mother's pouch.

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