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baobab
Definition:
(nou) African tree having an exceedingly thick trunk and fruit that resembles a gourd and has an edible pulp called monkey bread
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Could it be that the baobab is foreign to india.
A typical common name is baobab.
It belongs to the same family as the baobab and the kapok.
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Common mistakes of baobab pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ba-OH-bab". The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈbaʊ.bæb/ in US and /ˈbeɪ.ə.bæb/ in UK. Tip: Focus on saying "BAO-bab" with a strong emphasis on the first part.
- Vowel confusion: Many people pronounce the first vowel as "a" instead of the diphthong "au". This leads to incorrect pronunciations like "babab". The correct pronunciation has the diphthong /aʊ/ in US and /eɪ/ in UK. Tip: Practice saying "how" to get the "au" sound right.
- Omitting syllables: Some speakers may drop the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ba-bab". This is incorrect as it has three syllables. The correct form is /ˈbaʊ.bæb/ in US and /ˈbeɪ.ə.bæb/ in UK. Tip: Break it down into three parts: "BAO", "B", "AB".
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners sometimes make the second vowel too short, saying "baobab" as "babab". The correct pronunciation features a clear vowel sound /æ/ in US and /ə/ in UK. Tip: Emphasize the "ab" to ensure clarity in pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the final consonant: Some may pronounce the last "b" too softly, leading to "baobap". The final sound should be a strong /b/ in both US and UK. Tip: Practice saying "cab" to reinforce the firm ending sound.