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cashew
Definition:
(nou) tropical American evergreen tree bearing kidney-shaped nuts that are edible only when roasted (nou) kidney-shaped nut edible only when roasted
Examples:
The cashew trees sway in the breeze welcoming the visitors.
Cashew is not a real butter, but merely a fabrication of the cashew lobby.
Cashew oil refers to oil extracted from the fruit of the cashew.
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Common mistakes of cashew pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as /kæˈʃuː/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈkæʃuː/. Tip: Practice saying "CASH-oo" to emphasize the right syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "a" in "cashew" as in "cat" (/æ/). The correct pronunciation features an "a" that sounds like /æ/ in "cash." Tip: Focus on the "cash" part to get the vowel right.
- Overemphasizing the "w": Some speakers add an extra sound, saying "cashew" as /kæʃuːw/. The "w" is subtle and should not be pronounced strongly. Tip: Keep the ending soft, almost like "cash-oo."
- Skipping the "h": Learners may omit the "h," pronouncing it as /kæˈʃuː/. The "h" is important to maintain the correct sound. Tip: Remember to include the "h" to say "cash-hew" clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Some people mix up "cashew" with "cache," leading to mispronunciation. "Cache" is pronounced /kæʃ/ without the "w." Tip: Distinguish by practicing both words separately to avoid confusion.