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cheese
Definition:
(nou) a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk (nou) erect or decumbent Old World perennial with axillary clusters of rosy-purple flowers; introduced in United States
Phonetic Transcription:
tʃiːz
Examples:
Are the cucumbers shredded or pureed before they are added to the cream cheese
Goat cheese ice cream goes well with granulated honey.
The traditional coagulant used in cheese making is rennet coming from veal.
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Common mistakes of cheese pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "cheese" with a long "e" sound, as in "see" (/siː/). This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the diphthong /iː/ in "cheese" (/tʃiːz/), ensuring it sounds smooth.
- Ignoring the initial "ch" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "cheese" starting with an "s" sound, as in "seese" (/siːz/). This alters the meaning. Tip: Practice the /tʃ/ sound, combining "t" and "sh" for clarity.
- Overemphasizing the final "z": Some may stress the "z" sound too much, making "cheese" sound like "cheez" (/tʃiːz/). This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "z" soft and blend it into the vowel sound smoothly.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes mix up "cheese" with "cheese" (/tʃiːs/), which can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Remember that "cheese" has a voiced "z" sound at the end, while "cheese" does not.
- Skipping the vowel length: Some may pronounce "cheese" too quickly, making it sound like "chiz" (/tʃɪz/). This changes the word entirely. Tip: Take your time to elongate the vowel sound /iː/ for proper pronunciation.