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bacon
Definition:
(nou) back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried (nou) English scientist and Franciscan monk who stressed the importance of experimentation; first showed that air is required for combustion and first used lenses to correct vision (1220-1292) (nou) English statesman and philosopher; precursor of British empiricism; advocated inductive reasoning (1561-1626)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbeɪkən
Examples:
The aberration is American bacon.
I need bacon to cook.
The beef is then covered with the cheddar and bacon.
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Common mistakes of bacon pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "bacon" with a short "a" sound, like "bat." The correct pronunciation is /ˈbeɪ.kən/ in US and /ˈbeɪ.kən/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound, as in "day."
- Ignoring the schwa: Many people overlook the schwa sound in the second syllable of "bacon," often saying "bacon" as /ˈbeɪ.kɒn/. The correct form is /ˈbeɪ.kən/ in both US and UK. Tip: Remember that the unstressed syllable is softer and less pronounced.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ba-CON." The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈbeɪ.kən/. Tip: Emphasize the first part of the word when practicing.
- Confusing vowel length: A common mistake is to pronounce "bacon" with a short "e" sound, like "bick-on." The correct pronunciation features a long "a": /ˈbeɪ.kən/. Tip: Practice saying "bait" to get comfortable with the long "a" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "c": Some people pronounce "bacon" with a hard "c" sound, making it sound like "bake-con." The accurate pronunciation is /ˈbeɪ.kən/. Tip: Keep the "c" soft and quick, blending it into the second syllable.