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avocado
Definition:
(nou) a pear-shaped tropical fruit with green or blackish skin and rich yellowish pulp enclosing a single large seed (nou) tropical American tree bearing large pulpy green fruits
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌævəˈkɑːdəʊ
Examples:
The main crops are mango and avocado.
If so, the avocado occupies a similar ecological niche to the mango of Asia.
It would overpower the taste of the avocado.
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Common mistakes of avocado pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "av-o-CA-do" instead of the correct "AV-o-ca-do". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, noted as ˈæv.əˌkɑː.doʊ in US English.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Pronouncing "avocado" with a short "a" as in "cat" can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation starts with an open back unrounded vowel, as in /ˈæv/ in US English. Tip: Practice saying "ah" before the "v" to get the right sound.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some people might say "avcado" by dropping the "o". This results in a mispronunciation. Tip: Always include the "o" sound, pronounced as /ə/ in the second syllable, ensuring clarity in "avocado".
- Confusing "a" sounds: The initial "a" in "avocado" is often mispronounced as "ay" instead of the correct "ah". This changes the word significantly. Tip: Focus on the "a" as in "apple" to maintain the right pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Ending the word with "do" pronounced like "dough" is a common mistake. It should be pronounced more like "duh", with a schwa sound /doʊ/ in US English. Tip: Practice saying "do" lightly to achieve the correct ending sound in "avocado".