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carafe
Definition:
(nou) a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water
Phonetic Transcription:
kəˈræf
Examples:
The glass carafe is taken off of the heated surface.
A carafe is also the glass serving container of a coffee maker.
They drink a carafe of Bordeaux with the meal.
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Common mistakes of carafe pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ca-ˈrafe". Tip: Remember to stress the second syllable with "ca-ˌrafe" in US English and "ca-ˈrafe" in UK English.
- Overemphasizing vowels: Pronouncing "carafe" with exaggerated vowel sounds can lead to confusion. Tip: Keep the vowels short and clear, as in "kəˈræf" in US English and "kəˈrɑːf" in UK English.
- Ignoring the final "e": Some people omit the final "e" sound, saying "caraf". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "e" subtly to complete the word, as in "kəˈræf" (US) and "kəˈrɑːf" (UK).
- Mispronouncing the initial consonant: A common mistake is pronouncing "carafe" with a hard "k" sound, saying "karafe". Tip: Use a soft "k" sound, as in "kəˈræf" for US and "kəˈrɑːf" for UK.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "carafe" with "carrot" or "craft". Tip: Focus on the distinct sounds and syllable structure of "carafe" to avoid mix-ups, pronounced "kəˈræf" in US and "kəˈrɑːf" in UK.