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cafe
Definition:
(nou) a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkæfeɪ
Examples:
He reigns over The Tides' terrace cafe and the 1220 Restaurant indoors.
Fans speculate that the cafe was based on the.
The pair eventually leaves the cafe.
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Common mistakes of cafe pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cafe" as /kæˈfeɪ/ (US) or /kæˈfeɪ/ (UK). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: /ˈkæfeɪ/.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "cafe" with a short "a", saying /ˈkæfɛ/. This is incorrect. Tip: Use the long "a" sound as in "day": /ˈkæfeɪ/.
- Adding an extra syllable: A common mistake is to add an extra syllable, pronouncing it as /kæˈfɛɪ.ə/. Tip: Stick to the two-syllable pronunciation: /ˈkæfeɪ/.
- Confusing "cafe" with "café": Some confuse the spelling and pronunciation, using /ˈkæfɛ/ instead of /ˈkæfeɪ/. Tip: Remember that "cafe" in English is pronounced without the accent, as /ˈkæfeɪ/.
- Overemphasizing the "e": Learners may over-pronounce the final "e," saying /ˈkæfɛɪ/. Tip: Keep the final "e" subtle and smooth, focusing on the primary syllable stress: /ˈkæfeɪ/.