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courgette
Definition:
(nou) marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small (nou) small cucumber-shaped vegetable marrow; typically dark green
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It is made with a large variety of vegetables, from cucumber to courgette.
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Common mistakes of courgette pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people stress the wrong syllable in "courgette", pronouncing it as /kɔrˈdʒɛt/ instead of the correct UK pronunciation /kʊəˈʒɛt/. Tip: Focus on stressing the second syllable to sound more natural.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "courgette" with an "o" sound as in "hot", resulting in /kɔˈdʒɛt/. However, it should be pronounced with a "u" sound as in "put" for the UK variant. Tip: Practice the vowel sounds separately to master the pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "g": A common mistake is to overemphasize the "g" in "courgette", leading to /kʊəˈɡɛt/. The correct pronunciation is softer, with the "g" being less pronounced. Tip: Keep the "g" light to maintain the flow of the word.
- Ignoring the silent "t": Some speakers may pronounce the "t" at the end of "courgette", saying /kʊəˈʒɛt/. In both UK and US pronunciations, the "t" is silent. Tip: Remember that the word ends with the "e" sound, not a hard "t".
- Mixing up regional variations: People often confuse the UK and US pronunciations. The UK pronunciation is /kʊəˈʒɛt/, while the US version is /kɔrˈdʒɛt/. Tip: Familiarize yourself with both pronunciations to adapt to different contexts.