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anise
Definition:
(nou) native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery (nou) liquorice-flavored seeds, used medicinally and in cooking and liquors
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The taste of the mushroom is described as mildwith a mild odor of anise.
One version of it is flavored with anise.
Specimens smell slightly of anise.
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Common mistakes of anise pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "an-ISE," but the standard pronunciation stresses the first syllable /ˈæn.ɪs/. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable "AN-" for clarity.
- Vowel confusion: A less common variant is "AY-nis" /ˈeɪ.nɪs/, which learners may mistakenly treat as standard. Tip: Use the short "a" /æ/ as in "cat" for the first syllable.
- Pronouncing as "an-EES": Some pronounce it as /ˈæn.iːs/, adding a long "ee" sound. Tip: The final sound should be /ɪs/, not a long /iːs/.
- Spelling influence: Learners may think the final "e" is pronounced, but it is silent in English. Tip: Focus on the two syllables only: "an-ise."
- Regional variations: Pronunciations like "AN-ise" /ˈæn.ɪs/, "AY-nis" /ˈeɪ.nɪs/, and "uh-NEECE" /əˈniːs/ all exist. Tip: Learn the form most common in your region, but recognize the others.