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agave
Definition:
(nou) tropical American plants with basal rosettes of fibrous sword-shaped leaves and flowers in tall spikes; some cultivated for ornament or for fiber
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Varieties of the species include the Nevada agave and Kaibab agave.
Lagunillans farm maize, and agave.
Complex agave with moderate to macho intensity.
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Common mistakes of agave pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "agave" with an "a" as in "cat" instead of the correct "a" as in "father" /əˈɡɑː.veɪ/ (US) or /əˈɡɑː.vɪ/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "a" sounding like "ah."
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is placing stress on the second syllable, saying "a-GA-ve." The correct stress is on the second syllable: /əˈɡɑː.veɪ/ (US) or /əˈɡɑː.vɪ/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "ga" part.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some may pronounce "agave" with a hard "g" as in "go" instead of the softer "g" sound /əˈɡɑː.veɪ/ (US) or /əˈɡɑː.vɪ/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "g" gentle, as in "give."
- Ignoring the final "e": Many skip the final "e" sound, pronouncing it as "agav." The correct pronunciation includes the "e" sound /əˈɡɑː.veɪ/ (US) or /əˈɡɑː.vɪ/ (UK). Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "e" clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "agave" with "agave" or "agave" due to similar vowel sounds. The correct pronunciation is /əˈɡɑː.veɪ/ (US) or /əˈɡɑː.vɪ/ (UK). Tip: Pay attention to the context to differentiate.