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cereals
Definition:
(nou) grass whose starchy grains are used as food: wheat; rice; rye; oats; maize; buckwheat; millet (nou) foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses (nou) a breakfast food prepared from grain
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɪərɪəl
Examples:
Of the crops raised, wheat, barley and oats are the principal cereals.
I ate cereals as a breakfast.
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Common mistakes of cereals pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "cereals" as /ˈsɪr.i.əlz/. This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈsɪr.i.əlz/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "cer" part.
- Overpronouncing vowels: A common mistake is overpronouncing the vowel sounds, leading to "cereals" sounding like /sɪˈriː.əlz/. This can make it sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the vowel sounds short and balanced.
- Dropping the final "s": Some speakers may say "cereal" without the final "s," pronouncing it as /ˈsɪr.i.əl/. This changes the meaning from plural to singular. Tip: Always include the final "s" sound to indicate plurality.
- Confusing "cereal" with "serial": Learners may confuse "cereals" with "serial," pronouncing them similarly. "Cereals" is /ˈsɪr.i.əlz/, while "serial" is /ˈsɪr.i.əl/. Tip: Practice distinguishing the final sounds to avoid confusion.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may mispronounce "cereals" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying /ˈsɪr.i.əlz/ with a long "e." The correct pronunciation is /ˈsɪr.i.əlz/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to grasp the correct vowel sounds.