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cabinet
Definition:
(nou) a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display (nou) persons appointed by a head of state to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers (nou) a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock (nou) housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkæbɪnət
Examples:
The Communists left the cabinet.
The magician is sealed in the cabinet.
The nation is the plaything of this cabinet.
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Common mistakes of cabinet pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many learners stress the first syllable, saying "CAB-in-et" instead of the correct "CAB-in-et" (ˈkæb.ɪ.nɪt in US, ˈkæb.ɪ.nət in UK). Tip: Focus on the primary stress on the first syllable.
- Omitting the vowel sound: Some people skip the vowel sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "cab-net." This alters the word's clarity. Tip: Remember to articulate the "i" in "cabinet" clearly.
- Mispronouncing the final "t": A common mistake is softening the "t" at the end, resulting in "cabine." This is incorrect as the "t" should be pronounced distinctly. Tip: Emphasize the "t" sound at the end to maintain accuracy.
- Confusing "cabinet" with "cabin": Learners sometimes mix up "cabinet" with "cabin," leading to mispronunciation. "Cabinet" has an extra syllable. Tip: Practice saying both words separately to distinguish their sounds.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "a" in "cabinet" as "ah" instead of the correct "æ." This can change the word's sound. Tip: Use the "æ" sound as in "cat" for clarity when saying "cabinet."