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compote
Definition:
(nou) dessert of stewed or baked fruit
Examples:
Prune compote is a simple fruit compote.
A compote is a dish made from game meats.
Dried fruit compote is a common passover food.
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Common mistakes of compote pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "com-PO-te" instead of "COM-pote" (ˈkɒm.pəʊt in UK, ˈkɑːm.poʊt in US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "compote" with an "a" sound, saying "cam-pote." This is incorrect as the first vowel is pronounced as "o" (ˈkɒm in UK, ˈkɑːm in US). Tip: Focus on the "o" sound in "compote."
- Over-articulating the final "t": A common mistake is to overly emphasize the "t" at the end, making it sound like "compotet." The correct pronunciation ends with a softer "t" sound (ˈkɒm.pəʊt in UK, ˈkɑːm.poʊt in US). Tip: Keep the final "t" subtle and smooth.
- Ignoring the silent "e": Some may pronounce the final "e" in "compote," leading to "compote-e." The "e" is silent in both UK and US pronunciations (ˈkɒm.pəʊt in UK, ˈkɑːm.poʊt in US). Tip: Do not vocalize the final "e."
- Mispronouncing the vowel in the second syllable: Learners often say "compote" with an "a" sound in the second syllable, like "com-pat." The correct sound is a schwa, pronounced as "ə" (ˈkɒm.pəʊt in UK, ˈkɑːm.poʊt in US). Tip: Use a neutral sound for the second syllable.