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chicken
Definition:
(nou) the flesh of a chicken used for food (nou) a domestic fowl bred for flesh or eggs; believed to have been developed from the red jungle fowl (nou) a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy (nou) a foolhardy competition; a dangerous activity that is continued until one competitor becomes afraid and stops
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtʃɪkɪn
Examples:
My cat used to filch bits including a whole chicken once.
The chicken belongs to the proprietress.
The chicken was eating the grain.
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Common mistakes of chicken pronunciation
- Dropping the "ch" sound: Some people pronounce "chicken" as "icken," omitting the initial "ch" sound /tʃ/. Tip: Practice saying "ch" by starting with "cheese" to strengthen this sound.
- Misplacing stress: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying "chi-'cken." The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈtʃɪk.ən/. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable by saying it louder and clearer.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "chicken" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying "chicken" as "chicken" with a long "i" sound. The correct pronunciation uses a short "i" /ɪ/. Tip: Focus on the "i" in "sit" to get the right vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "k" sound: Some learners pronounce "chicken" as "chik-ken," making the "k" sound too strong. The correct pronunciation has a softer "k" /k/. Tip: Practice saying "chicken" quickly to reduce the emphasis on the "k."
- Incorrect vowel in the second syllable: Some may say "chicken" with an incorrect "a" sound, like "chik-an." The second syllable should be pronounced with a schwa sound /ən/. Tip: Practice with words like "sofa" to get comfortable with the schwa sound.