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cider
Definition:
(nou) a beverage made from juice pressed from apples
Examples:
Coming to a pub with real cider and not drinking might be too irksome.
Firmicutes play an important role in beer, wine, and cider spoilage.
Cider donuts are a cake donut with apple cider in the batter.
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Common mistakes of cider pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the first syllable, saying "CIDER" instead of the correct "ˈsaɪ.dər". Tip: Focus on the second syllable to get the pronunciation right.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "i" as in "sit" instead of the diphthong "ai" as in "ride". This leads to saying "sider" (ˈsaɪ.dər). Tip: Practice the "ai" sound to improve clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some may pronounce "cider" with a heavy "d" sound, making it sound like "sider" (ˈsaɪ.dər). Tip: Keep the "d" soft and blended into the word.
- Dropping the final "er": In casual speech, learners might say "cid" instead of "cider" (ˈsaɪ.dər). Tip: Always pronounce the final "er" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Confusing with "cider" and "cyder": Some may not differentiate between "cider" (ˈsaɪ.dər) and "cyder" (ˈsaɪ.dər), assuming they are the same. Tip: Remember that "cyder" is an alternative spelling but pronounced the same.