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duvet
Definition:
(nou) a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider
Examples:
Bedeck Santana double duvet cover.
Bedeck Santana king duvet cover.
The higher the tog rating the warmer the duvet.
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Common mistakes of duvet pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "du-VET" instead of "DU-vet". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, as indicated by the IPA: /ˈduː.veɪ/ (UK), /ˈduː.vɛt/ (US).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many people mispronounce the vowel in "duvet" as "u" in "cup" instead of the correct "u" in "blue". Tip: Focus on the long "u" sound /juː/ in the first syllable to achieve the right pronunciation.
- Adding extra syllables: Some may mistakenly pronounce "duvet" with an extra syllable, saying "du-vay-t". Tip: Keep it simple; "duvet" has only two syllables: /ˈduː.veɪ/ (UK) or /ˈduː.vɛt/ (US).
- Confusing it with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "duvet" with "duet". Tip: Remember that "duvet" refers to a type of blanket, while "duet" is a musical performance by two people.
- Ignoring the ending sound: A common mistake is dropping the final "t" sound, pronouncing it as "duve". Tip: Make sure to clearly articulate the "t" at the end, as in /ˈduː.vɛt/ (US) or /ˈduː.veɪ/ (UK).