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cucumber
Definition:
(nou) a melon vine of the genus Cucumis; cultivated from earliest times for its cylindrical green fruit (nou) cylindrical green fruit with thin green rind and white flesh eaten as a vegetable; related to melons
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkjuːkʌmbə
Examples:
The cucumber fruit is incredibly bitter.
It is one of the most popular cucumber pickles in Sweden.
The ordinary salasd in greece in the summer, is tomato and cucumber.
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Common mistakes of cucumber pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "cu-CUM-ber" instead of "CU-cum-ber" (ˈkjuːˌkʌm.bər in US, ˈkjuː.kʌm.bə in UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for correct stress.
- Overpronouncing "c": Some may pronounce "cucumber" with an exaggerated "c" sound, like "k-yu-cumber." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Keep the "c" crisp but not overly pronounced.
- Ignoring the schwa: The second syllable can be mispronounced as "cum" instead of the correct schwa sound "cum." This is represented as /kʌm/ in IPA. Tip: Practice the relaxed sound of the schwa to improve clarity.
- Omitting the "ber": Some speakers might drop the "ber" ending, saying "cucum" instead of "cucumber." This changes the word entirely. Tip: Always finish the word clearly to avoid confusion.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: Some may say "cucumber" with incorrect vowel sounds, like "cuh-comber." The correct pronunciation includes the long "u" sound. Tip: Listen to native speakers to master the vowel sounds.