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damask
Definition:
(nou) a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern (nou) a fabric of linen or cotton or silk or wool with a reversible pattern woven into it
Examples:
It was the site of damask and velvet manufacturing.
Furniture is upholstered in a yellow silk damask.
And some churches also dress in black damask.
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Common mistakes of damask pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "da-MASK" instead of "DAM-ask". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as shown by the IPA: /ˈdæm.æsk/ (US) and /ˈdæ.məsk/ (UK).
- Vowel confusion: Some learners pronounce the first vowel as "a" in "cat", resulting in "damask" sounding like "domask". Tip: Use the IPA /ˈdæm.æsk/ for the correct short "a" sound, similar to "man".
- Silent letters: A common mistake is to pronounce the "k" at the end of "damask", leading to "damask-k". Tip: The correct pronunciation ends with a soft "sk" sound, as indicated by the IPA /ˈdæm.æsk/.
- Lengthening vowels: Some speakers may elongate the vowels, saying "daaaamask". Tip: Keep the vowels short and crisp, adhering to the IPA /ˈdæm.æsk/ for an accurate pronunciation.
- Incorrect syllable count: People sometimes treat "damask" as having three syllables, pronouncing it as "da-mas-k". Tip: Remember it has only two syllables: "DAM-ask", as shown by the IPA /ˈdæm.æsk/.