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cantaloupe
Definition:
(nou) a variety of muskmelon vine having fruit with a tan rind and orange flesh (nou) the fruit of a cantaloup vine; small to medium-sized melon with yellowish flesh
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkæntəluːp
Examples:
One price was marked with a cantaloupe and the other marked with a watermelon.
Watermelon has an even number of stripes, cantaloupe, etc.
It is famous as the reputed origin of the muskmelon called a cantaloupe melon.
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Common mistakes of cantaloupe pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "can-ta-'lope". This is incorrect. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈkæn.tə.loʊp" (US) and "ˈkæn.tə.ləʊp" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize "can" in "cantaloupe".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "a" as "ah", leading to "cantaloupe" sounding like "cahntaloupe". The correct pronunciation uses the short "a" sound: "ˈkæn". Tip: Practice saying "cat" to get the right "a" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers pronounce "cantaloupe" with a strong "t" sound, leading to "can-ta-lope". The "t" should be softer and less pronounced in the flow. Tip: Say "cantaloupe" smoothly, allowing the "t" to blend into the next syllable.
- Omitting the final "e": A frequent error is dropping the final "e", pronouncing it as "cantaloup". This changes the word and is incorrect. The full pronunciation is "ˈkæn.tə.loʊp" (US) and "ˈkæn.tə.ləʊp" (UK). Tip: Always remember to articulate the ending "pe" clearly.
- Confusing "cantaloupe" with "canteloupe": Some learners mistakenly say "canteloupe", which is not a recognized variant. The correct form is "cantaloupe" with the "a" sound. Tip: Focus on the spelling to reinforce the correct pronunciation.