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cottage
Definition:
(nou) a small house with a single story
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒtɪdʒ
Examples:
The tapestry cover the walls and ceiling of the cottage.
Then an intruder breaks into the cottage in the middle of the night.
The cottage belonged to the Slack family but was deserted in the 1960s.
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Common mistakes of cottage pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "cot-ˈtage" instead of "ˈcot-tage". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, "ˈcot".
- Vowel sound confusion: People often pronounce "cottage" with a long "o" sound, saying "co-ttage" instead of "ˈkɒt-ɪdʒ" (UK) or "ˈkɑːt-ɪdʒ" (US). Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound in the first syllable.
- Dropping the "t" sound: Some might say "codge" instead of "cottage", omitting the "t". Tip: Ensure to clearly pronounce the "t" in "cot-tage" to maintain clarity.
- Incorrect vowel in the second syllable: Learners may say "cot-age" with a long "a" sound instead of the short "ɪ" in the second syllable. Tip: Practice the correct pronunciation as "ˈcot-ɪdʒ" for accuracy.
- Overemphasizing the ending: Some pronounce "cottage" with a heavy emphasis on the "dge", making it sound too drawn out. Tip: Keep the ending light and quick, focusing on "ɪdʒ" rather than stretching it out.