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cocoa
Definition:
(nou) a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot (nou) powder of ground roasted cacao beans with most of the fat removed
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkəʊkəʊ
Examples:
The chocolate is made of sugar, cocoa and cinnamon.
The answer is cocoa phenols in the chocolate.
The higher the percentage of cocoa, the less sweet the chocolate is.
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Common mistakes of cocoa pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "co-'coa". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈkoʊ.koʊ" (US) and "ˈkəʊ.kəʊ" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "cocoa" with emphasis on "co".
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "cocoa" with a short "o" sound, saying "ˈkɒk.oʊ". The correct pronunciation includes long vowel sounds: "ˈkoʊ.koʊ" (US) and "ˈkəʊ.kəʊ" (UK). Tip: Focus on elongating the "o" in both syllables.
- Omitting the second syllable: A common mistake is to say "cocoa" as "ˈkoʊ" or "ˈkəʊ", dropping the second syllable. The full pronunciation is important for clarity. Tip: Remember that "cocoa" has two distinct syllables.
- Incorrect vowel quality: Some learners pronounce "cocoa" with an "a" sound, like "ˈkækoʊ". The correct pronunciation uses the "o" sound: "ˈkoʊ.koʊ" (US) and "ˈkəʊ.kəʊ" (UK). Tip: Practice the "o" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some might say "cocoa" with a hard "a" sound at the end, like "ˈkoʊ.kæʊ". The correct ending is a long "o" sound. Tip: Ensure you finish with the "o" sound for both syllables.