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cabin
Definition:
(nou) small room on a ship or boat where people sleep (nou) a small house built of wood; usually in a wooded area (nou) the enclosed compartment of an aircraft or spacecraft where passengers are carried
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkæbɪn
Examples:
The cabin of the ship fills with light.
A cabin from the transatlantic ship 'New America' is part of the interior.
The cabin is open to the public.
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Common mistakes of cabin pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "cab-'in" instead of "'cab-in". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as shown in IPA: /ˈkæb.ɪn/ (US) and /ˈkæb.ɪn/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many pronounce "cabin" with an "a" sound like in "cake," saying "cay-bin." This is incorrect. Tip: Use the short "a" sound /æ/ as in "cat" for the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "b": Some speakers make the "b" too prominent, saying "cab-bin." The correct pronunciation is smoother. Tip: Keep the "b" soft, blending it naturally into the following vowel sound.
- Skipping the vowel sound: A common mistake is to say "cabin" as "cab'n," omitting the vowel sound in the second syllable. Tip: Ensure you pronounce both syllables clearly: /ˈkæb.ɪn/ with a distinct "i" sound.
- Confusing with "cabinets": Some confuse "cabin" with "cabinets," pronouncing it as "cab-in-ets." Tip: Focus on the two-syllable structure of "cabin" and avoid adding extra syllables that aren't present.