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blanket
Definition:
(nou) bedding that keeps a person warm in bed (nou) anything that covers (nou) a layer of lead surrounding the highly reactive core of a nuclear reactor
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈblæŋkɪt
Examples:
It is used as a bedspread, blanket, or carpet.
These are used bedspread, blanket, or carpet.
It may serve as a bedspread, blanket, or carpet.
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Common mistakes of blanket pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "blan-KET" instead of the correct "BLAN-ket". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, indicated as /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/ in IPA.
- Vowel sound confusion: The "a" in "blanket" is often mispronounced. Some say "blahn-ket" with a long "a" sound. Tip: Use the short "a" sound /æ/, as in "cat", to pronounce it correctly.
- Incorrect vowel reduction: The unstressed vowel in the second syllable can be pronounced too strongly, leading to "blan-ket" instead of "blanket". Tip: The second syllable should have a reduced vowel sound /ɪ/, making it softer.
- Dropping the "k" sound: Some speakers may omit the "k" sound, saying "blan-et". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "k" clearly, as the IPA shows it as /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/, keeping the consonant crisp.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Learners sometimes pronounce the "t" too forcefully, saying "blank-ET". Tip: Keep the "t" soft and subtle, focusing on the natural flow of the word /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/.