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ebony
Definition:
(nou) a very dark black (nou) hard dark-colored heartwood of the ebony tree; used in cabinetwork and for piano keys (nou) tropical tree of southern Asia having hard dark-colored heartwood used in cabinetwork
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈebəni
Examples:
The streets were black as ebony.
The fingerboard is made out of ebony.
The natural keys were normally of ivory and the sharps of ebony.
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Common mistakes of ebony pronunciation
- Stress confusion: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "e-BON-y" instead of the correct "EB-o-ny" (/ˈɛb.ə.ni/ in US and UK). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to pronounce it correctly.
- Vowel mispronunciation: Some people pronounce the first vowel too short, saying "e-buh-ny" instead of "eb-uh-ny" (/ˈɛb.ə.ni/). Tip: Make sure to use the short "e" sound as in "bed."
- Incorrect syllable count: A common mistake is treating "ebony" as a two-syllable word, pronouncing it as "eb-nee." Tip: Remember that "ebony" has three syllables: "EB-o-ny."
- Final "y" sound: Some might drop or alter the final "y" sound, saying "ebon" instead of "ebony" (/ˈɛb.ə.ni/). Tip: Always pronounce the final "y" clearly to maintain the integrity of the word.
- Regional accents: In some accents, the "b" may be softened, leading to a pronunciation like "eh-ny." Tip: Practice saying "ebony" with a clear "b" sound to avoid this issue.