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dishes
Definition:
(nou) a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food (nou) a particular item of prepared food (nou) the quantity that a dish will hold (nou) a very attractive or seductive looking woman (nou) directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation (nou) an activity that you like or at which you are superior
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪʃ
Examples:
The waiters brought dishes of food.
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Common mistakes of dishes pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "di-SHES" /dɪˈʃɪz/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "DISH-es" /ˈdɪʃ.ɪz/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable for clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "dishes" with a long "i" sound, as in "dīshes." The correct pronunciation uses a short "i" sound: /ˈdɪʃ.ɪz/. Tip: Practice saying "dishes" with a quick, short "i" to avoid confusion.
- Omitting the final "s" sound: Some speakers drop the final "s" sound, saying "dish" instead of "dishes." The correct pronunciation includes the "s": /ˈdɪʃ.ɪz/. Tip: Always pronounce the "s" at the end to indicate the plural form.
- Confusing similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "dishes" with "wishes" /ˈwɪʃ.ɪz/ due to similar sounds. Make sure to distinguish "dishes" by focusing on the "d" sound at the beginning. Tip: Practice minimal pairs like "dishes" and "wishes" to improve accuracy.
- Mispronouncing the "sh" sound: Some might pronounce "dishes" with a hard "s" sound, saying "diss-es." The correct pronunciation uses the "sh" sound: /ˈdɪʃ.ɪz/. Tip: Practice the "sh" sound by saying "she" to help with correct articulation.