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cayenne
Definition:
(nou) plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red (nou) ground pods and seeds of pungent red peppers of the genus Capsicum (nou) a long and often twisted hot red pepper
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Be careful with the cloves and cayenne.
Season to taste with cayenne pepper and salt.
Seasoning is salt, pepper and perhaps cayenne.
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Common mistakes of cayenne pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable in "cayenne" as /ˌkaɪˈɛn/. The correct stress is on the last syllable: /ˌkaɪˈɛn/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "enne" for accurate pronunciation.
- Overpronouncing the "c": Some might pronounce the "c" in "cayenne" too harshly, leading to a sound like /k/. The correct pronunciation is softer, resembling /k/ as in "cat." Tip: Keep the "c" light to blend smoothly into the following vowel.
- Ignoring the nasal sound: A common mistake is not recognizing the nasal quality in the "n" of "cayenne." It should sound like /ˈkaɪˌɛn/, where the "n" is subtly nasal. Tip: Practice saying the "n" with a gentle hum to capture the nasal tone.
- Mispronouncing the "ay" sound: Some may say "cayenne" with a long "a" sound, like /keɪ/. The correct pronunciation is with a diphthong: /kaɪ/. Tip: Focus on blending the "a" and "y" sounds together quickly for clarity.
- Confusing with similar words: People often confuse "cayenne" with "cane" or "canyon," leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Cayenne" is pronounced /ˌkaɪˈɛn/. Tip: Practice saying "cayenne" separately to distinguish it from other similar-sounding words.