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bakery
Definition:
(nou) a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbeɪkəri
Examples:
The bakery was open to the street.
The father was the owner of a bakery.
Vegan bakery has to vacate.
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Common mistakes of bakery pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "ba-KEE-ry" /bəˈkiː.ri/ instead of the correct first syllable stress "BAK-ery" /ˈbeɪ.kə.ri/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable for accuracy.
- Overemphasizing the "a": Pronouncing "bakery" with an overly pronounced "a" can lead to "BAK-uh-ree" /ˈbeɪ.kə.ri/. This alters the vowel sound. Tip: Use a short, soft "a" sound to maintain clarity.
- Ignoring the schwa: Some may skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, incorrectly saying "BAK-ry" /ˈbeɪ.kri/. This omits an important vowel sound. Tip: Remember to include the schwa /ə/ for smooth pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the "k": A common mistake is to pronounce "k" too softly, saying "BAH-ery" /ˈbɑː.əri/. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Ensure the "k" is clear and firm to distinguish the word correctly.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners might pronounce "bakery" with a long "e" sound, saying "BEY-kery" /ˈbeɪ.kə.ri/. This alters the first vowel sound. Tip: Use the short "a" sound /æ/ as in "cat" for proper pronunciation.