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clove
Definition:
(nou) aromatic flower bud of a clove tree; yields a spice (nou) moderate sized very symmetrical red-flowered evergreen widely cultivated in the tropics for its flower buds which are source of cloves (nou) one of the small bulblets that can be split off of the axis of a larger garlic bulb (nou) spice from dried unopened flower bud of the clove tree; used whole or ground
Phonetic Transcription:
kləʊv
Examples:
Exports have suffered with the downturn in the clove market.
Supposedly the knot is more secure that the clove hitch.
Often, a clove is added in the middle of the pastry for added flavor.
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Common mistakes of clove pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "clove" with a long "o" sound, saying /kloʊv/ instead of the correct /kləʊv/ in UK English. Tip: Practice the vowel sound by listening to native speakers.
- Ignoring the silent "e": A common mistake is to pronounce "clove" as /klɒv/ by dropping the "e" sound. This leads to confusion with similar words. Tip: Remember that the "e" at the end influences the vowel sound in "clove."
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "clo-VE" instead of the correct single-syllable stress /kləʊv/. Tip: Focus on pronouncing "clove" as a single syllable for accurate stress.
- Overemphasizing the "c" sound: Learners might pronounce "clove" with a hard "c," sounding like "clove" /kloʊv/ instead of /kləʊv/. Tip: Keep the "c" soft, almost blending it with the "l" for a smoother pronunciation.
- Confusing with "glove": Some may mix up "clove" with "glove," leading to mispronunciation as /ɡlʌv/. Tip: Note the initial consonant sounds; "clove" starts with "cl" while "glove" starts with "gl."