Beard (Noun/Verb) Syllable division: beard How to pronounce: UK: /bɪəd/ US: /bɪrd/
British VS American Pronunciation of the word Beard
Beard as a NOUN Meaning: The facial hair that some guys let grow on their lower jawline. Example: > He decided to grow a beard when he finished high school. > She asked him to trim his beard before they went on honeymoon. > Beard oils are very expensive nowadays.
Beard as a VERB Meaning: To bravely or resolutely face, engage, or deal with an unpleasant or frightening person. Example: > After he gained some courage he bearded his boss in their meeting. > During recess, she nervously attempted to beard her bully.
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Man getting his beard trimmed with an electric razor at the hairdresser.
Dawn (Noun/Verb) Syllable division: dawn How to pronounce: UK: /dɔːn/ US: /dɑːn/
British VS American Pronunciation of the word Dawn
Dawn as a NOUN Meaning: The time of day when the sun's light first appears in the sky. Example: > They like to wake up at dawn. > She left for work at the break of dawn. > They stayed out until dawn.
Dawn as a VERB Meaning: When something/someone becomes well-known or evident. Example: > It soon dawned that they weren't telling the truth. > Another era of music is dawning every few months.
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Hiker watching sunrise from mountain top. (At dawn)
Counterfeit (Adjective) Syllable division: coun·ter·feit How to pronounce: UK: /ˈkaʊn.tə.fɪt/ US: /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ.fɪt/
British VS American Pronunciation of the word Counterfeit
Meaning: Something that has been altered to look like the original, frequently for dishonest or unlawful reasons. Example: > She bought a counterfeit passport with a different identity. > They made counterfeit money to pay their debt. >Most people wear brand-name clothes that have been counterfeited.
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Bury (Verb) Syllable division: bury How to pronounce: UK: /ˈber.i/ US: /ˈber.i/
British VS American Pronunciation of the word Bury
#1 Meaning: To place something into and then cover something in the ground. Example: > Her uncle was buried a week after he died. > The little boy wanted to bury his treasure chest.
#2 Meaning: To attempt to keep others from learning about something that has occurred. Example: > He attempted to bury the evidence of his affairs. > Some of the important information was buried somewhere in the room.
#3 Meaning: To place something in a location where it is challenging to find or impossible to notice. Example: > When she received the news, she buried her face in her hands to hide her tears. > He found his certificate buried away in a cabinet.
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Gnocchi (Noun) Syllable division: gnoc·chi How to pronounce: UK: /ˈnjɒk.i/ US: /ˈnjɑː.ki/
American VS British Pronunciation of the word Gnocchi
Meaning: Eaten in soup or with sauce, these little circular balls are formed with potato or wheat flour and water. Example: > I have never tried to make my own gnocchi before. > What do you think of the taste of gnocchi?
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