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chip
Definition:
(nou) a small fragment of something broken off from the whole (nou) a triangular wooden float attached to the end of a log line (nou) a piece of dried bovine dung (nou) a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat (nou) a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something (nou) a small disk-shaped counter used to represent money when gambling (nou) electronic equipment consisting of a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions in an integrated circuit (nou) a low running approach shot (nou) the act of chipping something
Phonetic Transcription:
tʃɪp
Examples:
Meatwad confuses the new chip with the tasty kind and eats it.
He is the last one to gain a chip which is the amethyst chip.
Agnus is the central chip in the design.
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Common mistakes of chip pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "chip" with a long "i" sound, like in "sheep." This is incorrect. The correct vowel sound is a short "i" as in /ɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "it" to feel the difference.
- Ignoring the "ch" sound: Many mistakenly pronounce "chip" starting with a "k" sound instead of "ch." The correct pronunciation begins with /tʃ/, as in "church." Tip: Focus on the "ch" by practicing with words like "cheese."
- Overemphasizing the final "p": Some people pronounce "chip" with an exaggerated "p" sound, making it sound like "chipp." The correct pronunciation ends with a softer /p/. Tip: Try saying "lip" to understand the softer ending.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often confuse "chip" with "ship" due to the similar sounds. "Ship" starts with /ʃ/, while "chip" starts with /tʃ/. Tip: Practice minimal pairs like "chip" and "ship" to distinguish the sounds.
- Neglecting stress patterns: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable or treat "chip" as two syllables. "Chip" is a single-syllable word with primary stress on the first syllable. Tip: Say "chip" quickly and notice it flows as one unit.