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cinch
Definition:
(nou) any undertaking that is easy to do (nou) stable gear consisting of a band around a horse's belly that holds the saddle in place (nou) a form of all fours in which the players bid for the privilege of naming trumps
Examples:
The winch is operated to tighten the cable to cinch the knot.
It runs through the rigging cinch ring and both ends buckle onto the cinch.
The cinch belt was a trendy accessory.
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Common mistakes of cinch pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "cinch" with a long "i" sound, saying "sinech" instead of the correct IPA /sɪntʃ/. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound, like in "sit."
- Ignoring the "ch" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "cinch" with a "k" sound, saying "sinc" instead of the correct IPA /sɪntʃ/. Tip: Remember that "ch" in "cinch" is pronounced like "ch" in "chop."
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some people mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "ci-NCH" instead of the correct stress pattern /ˈsɪntʃ/. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to pronounce it correctly.
- Overemphasizing the "n": Learners might pronounce "cinch" with a pronounced "n" sound, making it sound like "sinch." This is incorrect as the IPA is /sɪntʃ/. Tip: Keep the "n" subtle and blend it with the "ch" sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "cinch" with "cinch" (to fasten) or "singe." The IPA /sɪntʃ/ for "cinch" is distinct. Tip: Practice saying "cinch" separately to avoid mixing it with similar-sounding words.