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dates
Definition:
(nou) the specified day of the month (nou) a participant in a date (nou) a meeting arranged in advance (nou) a particular but unspecified point in time (nou) the present (nou) the particular day, month, or year (usually according to the Gregorian calendar) that an event occurred (nou) a particular day specified as the time something happens (nou) sweet edible fruit of the date palm with a single long woody seed
Phonetic Transcription:
deɪt
Examples:
The basis of the list is the inclusive number of years and days between dates.
The celebration of the Day of the Candles dates to 1854.
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Common mistakes of dates pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "dates" as /deɪts/ instead of /deɪts/. The correct vowel sound is a long "a" as in "day". Tip: Practice saying "day" followed by "ts" to master the sound.
- Dropping the final "s": It's common to hear "date" instead of "dates". The final "s" is essential for pluralization. Tip: Emphasize the "s" at the end when speaking to ensure clarity.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "da-TEES" instead of "DATES". The primary stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Say "dates" with emphasis on the "date" part to sound natural.
- Confusing "dates" with "daze": Learners might mix up "dates" with "daze" (/deɪz/), leading to misunderstandings. Both words sound similar but have different meanings. Tip: Focus on the "ts" sound at the end of "dates" to distinguish it clearly.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some may pronounce "dates" with an exaggerated "t", sounding like "date-ees". This can make the word sound awkward. Tip: Keep the "t" crisp but subtle, blending it smoothly with the vowel sound.