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asparagus
Definition:
(nou) plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable (nou) edible young shoots of the asparagus plant
Examples:
He added that tomatoes, asparagus and eggplant were the principal crops.
The term blanched asparagus is also used for white asparagus.
Gray asparagus or gray green is a mix of the colors gray and asparagus.
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Common mistakes of asparagus pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-SPAR-agus" instead of the correct "as-ˈpar-ə-gəs". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "par" syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Omitting the middle syllable: A common mistake is dropping the "ə" sound in the middle, pronouncing it as "as-par-gus". This alters the word's rhythm and clarity. Tip: Practice saying "as-ˈpar-ə-gəs" slowly to include all syllables.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "a" in the first syllable as "æ" like in "cat", resulting in "æ-sparagus". The correct sound is a short "a" as in "uh". Tip: Focus on the "a" sounding like "uh" in "asparagus".
- Confusing the "g" sound: Learners sometimes pronounce the "g" as a hard "g" like in "go", saying "as-par-gus". The correct pronunciation is a soft "g" as in "gentle". Tip: Remember the "g" in "asparagus" is soft, like "j".
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may say "aspar-agus" without the schwa sound, making it sound abrupt. The correct ending includes the unstressed "ə" sound. Tip: End with "gəs" to ensure a smooth pronunciation of "asparagus".