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How to pronounce:
chef
Definition:
(nou) a professional cook
Phonetic Transcription:
ʃef
Examples:
The chef cooked the dish with tendinous part.
The rest of the precinct believe the murderer is a restaurant chef.
The chef cooked an ambrosial meal for the royal family.
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Common mistakes of chef pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "che-F" instead of the correct "CHEF" /ʃɛf/ in both US and UK. Tip: Remember that "chef" has only one syllable, so stress it correctly.
- Overpronouncing the "ch": Some people pronounce "chef" as "chayf" with a long "ch" sound. The correct pronunciation is /ʃɛf/, where "ch" is pronounced like "sh". Tip: Focus on the "sh" sound rather than a hard "ch".
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Learners sometimes say "chefa" or "cheef" by adding an extra vowel sound at the end. The correct pronunciation is /ʃɛf/ without any additional sounds. Tip: Practice saying "chef" quickly to avoid adding extra vowels.
- Confusing "chef" with "chief": Some confuse "chef" /ʃɛf/ with "chief" /tʃif/, leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Pay attention to the initial sounds; "chef" starts with "sh" while "chief" starts with "ch".
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "e" in "chef" as a long "ee" sound, saying "cheef". The correct pronunciation is /ʃɛf/, where the "e" is short. Tip: Practice with words like "bed" to get the short "e" sound right.