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cotton
Definition:
(nou) soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state (nou) fabric woven from cotton fibers (nou) erect bushy mallow plant or small tree bearing bolls containing seeds with many long hairy fibers (nou) thread made of cotton fibers
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒtən
Examples:
Brocade is a shiny and polished cotton fabric.
The fabric for the inner is red cotton flannel.
The locals produce the silk, the wool and the cotton fabric themselves.
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Common mistakes of cotton pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "cotton" with an "o" sound like in "cot," resulting in /ˈkɒtən/ (UK) or /ˈkɑːtən/ (US). Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound, making sure to pronounce it as /ˈkɒtən/ in UK English and /ˈkɑːtən/ in US English.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Many people stress the "t" in "cotton," leading to a pronunciation like /ˈkɒtɪn/. Tip: Remember that "cotton" has a softer "t" sound, almost blending into the following vowel, resulting in /ˈkɒtən/ or /ˈkɑːtən/.
- Ignoring the syllable break: Some learners pronounce "cotton" as a single syllable, like "cotn." Tip: Practice breaking it into two syllables, /ˈkɒtən/ or /ˈkɑːtən/, to ensure clarity and correct pronunciation.
- Confusing with "cot": A common mistake is to confuse "cotton" with "cot," leading to incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Remember that "cotton" has an additional syllable and a softer vowel sound, pronounced as /ˈkɒtən/ (UK) or /ˈkɑːtən/ (US).
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may pronounce "cotton" with an extra "n" sound, like /ˈkɒtən/. Tip: Ensure the final sound is soft and not overly emphasized; it should sound like /ˈkɒtən/ or /ˈkɑːtən/, without an extra "n."