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How to pronounce:
bite
Definition:
(nou) a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person (nou) a small amount of solid food; a mouthful (nou) a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin (nou) a light informal meal (nou) an instance of a fish taking the bait (nou) wit having a sharp and caustic quality (nou) a strong odor or taste property (nou) the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws (nou) a portion removed from the whole
Phonetic Transcription:
baɪt
Examples:
Grab a bite to eat there and savor the goodness.
He got a bite from tarantula.
Leaves are moistened by chewing and applied to the bite.
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Common mistakes of bite pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "bite" with a short vowel sound, like in "bit" /bɪt/. This mistake can lead to confusion. Tip: Focus on the long "i" sound /aɪ/ to correctly say "bite".
- Incorrect "t" sound: Many speakers tend to soften the "t" in "bite", making it sound like "bye". This results in a loss of clarity. Tip: Emphasize the "t" /t/ at the end to maintain the distinct pronunciation of "bite".
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may mistakenly stress the second syllable or treat "bite" as a two-syllable word. The correct pronunciation has only one stressed syllable. Tip: Remember that "bite" is a single-syllable word, with primary stress on the first and only syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "b": Learners sometimes exaggerate the "b" sound, making it too heavy. This can make the word sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "b" /b/ crisp and clear, but not overly pronounced.
- Forgetting the diphthong: Some speakers may mispronounce "bite" by using a single vowel sound instead of the diphthong /aɪ/. This can change the meaning of the word. Tip: Practice the diphthong by saying "eye" and then adding the "t" to ensure you pronounce "bite" correctly.