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croquet
Definition:
(nou) a game in which players hit a wooden ball through a series of hoops; the winner is the first to traverse all the hoops and hit a peg
Examples:
I prefer baseball, chess and croquet.
The college also has a croquet lawn.
To the rear of the club building there is a croquet ground.
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Common mistakes of croquet pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "cro-ˈquet". The correct pronunciation is "ˈkroʊ.keɪ" (US) or "ˈkrəʊ.keɪ" (UK), with the stress on the first syllable. Tip: Always emphasize "kro" to sound natural.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "croquet" with a short "o" as in "cot", leading to "ˈkrɒ.keɪ". The correct sounds are "oʊ" (US) and "əʊ" (UK). Tip: Practice the long vowel sound to improve clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Learners sometimes add an extra "t" sound, saying "croquet" as "cro-ˈkwet". In reality, it should sound like "ˈkroʊ.keɪ" (US) or "ˈkrəʊ.keɪ" (UK) without a pronounced "t". Tip: Focus on the smooth transition between syllables.
- Ignoring the silent "t": Some pronounce the "t" at the end, resulting in "croquet" sounding like "cro-ˈkwet". The "t" is silent in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Remember that "croquet" ends softly without the "t" sound.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some may say "cro-que-t" instead of "croquet". This mispronunciation adds an unnecessary syllable. Tip: Keep it to two syllables: "ˈkroʊ.keɪ" (US) or "ˈkrəʊ.keɪ" (UK) for accuracy.