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How to pronounce:
cookie
Definition:
(nou) any of various small flat sweet cakes (`biscuit' is the British term) (nou) the cook on a ranch or at a camp (nou) a short line of text that a web site puts on your computer's hard drive when you access the web site
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkʊki
Examples:
Jump on the cookie sandwiches, and then work your way to the top of the cake.
He munched the cookies as if he saw a cookie for the first time.
I believe the problem are the cookie.
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Common mistakes of cookie pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "COO-kie" instead of the correct "cook-IE" (ˈkʊki for US and UK). Tip: Remember that the stress is on the second syllable.
- Vowel confusion: People often mispronounce "cookie" by using a long "oo" sound, like "kook-ee" (ˈkuːki). This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound, as in "book," to pronounce "cookie" accurately.
- Dropping the final "e": Some may say "cooky" (ˈkʊki) instead of "cookie." This leads to a loss of the correct pronunciation. Tip: Always include the "ie" sound at the end to maintain clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "k": A common mistake is to overly stress the "k" sound, saying "k-kookie." This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "k" sound soft and smooth, blending it into the rest of the word.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners sometimes confuse "cookie" with "cooky" (ˈkuːki), using a long vowel. This changes the meaning. Tip: Practice saying "cookie" with a short "u" sound to differentiate it from similar words.