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albumen
Definition:
(nou) a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids (nou) the white part of an egg; the nutritive and protective gelatinous substance surrounding the yolk consisting mainly of albumin dissolved in water
Examples:
Beer contains nutriment; it includes more or less albumen, sugar, gluten, hops, and alcohol.
By this means very small traces of albumen are easily observed, the opalescence produced contrasting strongly with the cold and clear fluid beneath.
Nineteenth century albumen print.
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Common mistakes of albumen pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "al-BU-men" instead of the correct "AL-bu-men" (/ˈæl.bjuː.mən/ for US and UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: The "a" in "albumen" is often mispronounced as "ah" instead of the correct "æ" sound. This leads to saying "ah-lbue-men." Tip: Focus on producing the short "a" sound as in "cat."
- Overemphasizing the "u": Learners sometimes pronounce the "u" as a long vowel, saying "al-byu-men." The correct pronunciation has a shorter "u" sound. Tip: Keep the "u" quick and soft, as in "put."
- Dropping the final "n": Some may omit the final "n," resulting in "album" instead of "albumen." This changes the meaning and clarity. Tip: Always finish with the "n" sound to maintain the word's integrity.
- Ignoring the schwa: The second syllable can be mispronounced with a clear vowel sound instead of the schwa sound /ə/. This leads to "al-bu-men." Tip: Practice using a relaxed, neutral sound for the second syllable to sound more natural.