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delicatessen
Definition:
(nou) ready-to-eat food products (nou) a shop selling ready-to-eat food products
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌdelɪkəˈtesən
Examples:
The macellum was a food market, particularly for meat, fish and delicatessen.
Most stores also have a limited range of delicatessen foods.
The downstairs became a delicatessen and restaurant.
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Common mistakes of delicatessen pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "delicatessen" as /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/. The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛs.ən/. Tip: Remember to emphasize "tessen."
- Omitting the "a": Some speakers drop the "a" sound in "delicatessen," pronouncing it as /ˌdɛlɪkˈtɛsən/. The "a" is essential for clarity. Tip: Practice saying the full word to include the "a."
- Confusing the vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "e" in "delicatessen." Some say /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/ instead of the correct /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛs.ən/. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound in "tessen."
- Ignoring the final syllable: Some people pronounce "delicatessen" as /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛs/, omitting the final "ən." The last syllable is important for proper pronunciation. Tip: Always finish with "sen" to sound complete.
- Mispronouncing the "c": Some may pronounce the "c" in "delicatessen" as a hard "k" sound, saying /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/. The correct sound is a soft "c" like in "s." Tip: Practice saying "delicatessen" slowly to get the "c" right.