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appetite
Definition:
(nou) a feeling of craving something- Granville Hicks
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈæpɪtaɪt
Examples:
The appetite is the desire to eat food.
They only eat insects and have a voracious appetite.
The first days only eat insects and have a voracious appetite.
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Common mistakes of appetite pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ap-pe-TITE" instead of "AP-pe-tite". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable in both US /ˈæp.ɪ.taɪt/ and UK /ˈæp.ɪ.taɪt/.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some speakers may shorten "appetite" to "AP-tite". Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly, especially the "pe" part, to maintain clarity in your speech.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the first vowel as "ah" instead of "æ", resulting in "ah-pe-tite". Tip: Practice the "æ" sound, as in "cat", to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Confusing the vowel in the last syllable: Some might say "appetite" with a long "i" sound, like "app-e-tite". Tip: The last syllable should have a short "i" sound, pronounced as "tite", not "tite".
- Adding an extra syllable: Some learners inadvertently say "app-e-tite" with an extra syllable. Tip: Focus on the three-syllable structure of "appetite" to avoid this common error.