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crayons
Definition:
(nou) writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkreɪən
Examples:
The history of crayons is not entirely clear.
She drew the picture with some crayons.
Kids continued to maculate the walls in the room with crayons.
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Common mistakes of crayons pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cray-ONS" /kreɪˈɒnz/ instead of "CRAY-ons" /ˈkreɪ.ənz/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "r": A common mistake is to overly pronounce the "r" in "crayons," making it sound like "cray-rons." Tip: Keep the "r" soft and blend it smoothly with the preceding vowel.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "crayons" with a short "a" sound, saying "cray-ans" /ˈkreɪ.ənz/. Tip: Use the long "a" sound as in "day" to maintain accuracy.
- Omitting the second syllable: A frequent error is to say "cray-on" /ˈkreɪ.ɒn/ instead of "crayons." Tip: Ensure you pronounce both syllables clearly to avoid confusion.
- Confusing regional pronunciations: In some regions, "crayons" may be pronounced differently, leading to variations like "cray-uhns." Tip: Familiarize yourself with the standard pronunciation /ˈkreɪ.ənz/ to enhance clarity.