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acorn
Definition:
(nou) fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈeɪkɔːn
Examples:
The acorn becomes the mighty.
The inside of the acorn shell is hairless.
The inside of the acorn shell appears woolly.
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Common mistakes of acorn pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners put stress on the second syllable, saying "a-CORN" instead of "A-corn". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, indicated as /ˈeɪ.kɔrn/ in US and /ˈeɪ.kɔːn/ in UK.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many pronounce "acorn" with a short "a", sounding like "akorn". Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound /eɪ/ in the first syllable, ensuring it sounds like "ay" in "day".
- Omitting the final "n": Some speakers drop the "n" at the end, saying "acore". Tip: Always pronounce the final "n" clearly to maintain the integrity of the word, as in /ˈeɪ.kɔrn/ or /ˈeɪ.kɔːn/.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "acorn" with "corn". Tip: Remember that "acorn" has two syllables and starts with an "a" sound /ˈeɪ/, while "corn" is a single syllable with a different vowel sound.
- Vowel length misunderstanding: Some pronounce the first vowel too short, saying "akorn". Tip: Ensure the first vowel is long, as in /ˈeɪ.kɔrn/, to accurately reflect the correct pronunciation of "acorn".