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cascade
Definition:
(nou) a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls (nou) a succession of stages or operations or processes or units (nou) a sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc) likened to a rain shower
Phonetic Transcription:
kæˈskeɪd
Examples:
The Hexagon river cascade in a waterfall and creates the pool.
Waterfalls cascade, frogs croak and howler monkeys, well, howl.
The river leaves the Serpentine by the cascade at the eastern end of that lake.
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Common mistakes of cascade pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Many learners mispronounce "cascade" by confusing the vowel sounds. The correct pronunciation is /kæˈskeɪd/ (US) and /kɑːˈskeɪd/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "a" sounding like "æ" in "cat" for US and "ɑː" in "father" for UK.
- Stress placement error: Some people place the stress incorrectly on the first syllable, saying "CAS-cade." The correct stress is on the second syllable: /kæˈskeɪd/ (US) and /kɑːˈskeɪd/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "skeɪd" part when saying the word.
- Overpronouncing the "c": A common mistake is overemphasizing the "c" in "cascade," leading to a clipped sound. The correct pronunciation has a smooth transition: /kæˈskeɪd/ (US) and /kɑːˈskeɪd/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "c" soft and flowing into the "as."
- Dropping the final "e": Some learners tend to drop the final "e" sound, saying "casca." Remember, the correct pronunciation includes the "de," pronounced as /d/ in both US and UK variants. Tip: Practice saying the complete word to ensure you include the final sound.
- Mispronouncing the "s" sound: Occasionally, learners may pronounce "cascade" with a "z" sound instead of an "s," saying "kazcade." The correct pronunciation is with an "s" sound: /kæˈskeɪd/ (US) and /kɑːˈskeɪd/ (UK). Tip: Pay attention to the "s" in "see" to get it right.