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cinnamon
Definition:
(nou) aromatic bark used as a spice (nou) tropical Asian tree with aromatic yellowish-brown bark; source of the spice cinnamon (nou) spice from the dried aromatic bark of the Ceylon cinnamon tree; used as rolled strips or ground
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɪnəmən
Examples:
The filling is a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
The chocolate is made of sugar, cocoa and cinnamon.
Her mom baked and coated the apples in cinnamon and sugar.
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Common mistakes of cinnamon pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cin-NA-mon" instead of the correct "CIN-na-mon" (ˈsɪn.ə.mən). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable to sound natural.
- Omitting the middle syllable: Some may pronounce "cinnamon" as "SIN-mon" (ˈsɪn.mən), dropping the middle syllable. Tip: Practice saying all three syllables clearly to avoid this mistake.
- Pronouncing the "c" as "s": A common error is to say "sinnamon" (ˈsɪn.ə.mən), replacing the "c" with an "s" sound. Tip: Remember that the "c" in "cinnamon" is pronounced like a "s" but keep the "c" sound in mind when starting the word.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some learners may mispronounce the first vowel, saying "cinnemon" (ˈsɪn.ɪ.mən) instead of "cinnamon" (ˈsɪn.ə.mən). Tip: Pay attention to the "i" sound, which should be short and relaxed.
- Skipping the final "n": It's common to hear "cinnamo" (ˈsɪn.ə.moʊ) instead of the correct "cinnamon" (ˈsɪn.ə.mən). Tip: Make sure to pronounce the final "n" to complete the word accurately.