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flan
Definition:
(nou) open pastry filled with fruit or custard
Examples:
An older word for planchet is flan.
There are many fillings that can be put in a flan.
I personally like the flan that's bubbly on the side.
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Common mistakes of flan pronunciation
- Vowel confusion: Some learners mispronounce "flan" as /flæn/ instead of the correct /flɑːn/ in UK or /flæn/ in US. Tip: Focus on the "a" sound, which should be pronounced like "ah" in "father."
- Stress misplacement: Many incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "fla-n" instead of the correct single syllable "flan" (/flæn/ or /flɑːn/). Tip: Remember that "flan" has only one syllable, so keep it smooth and quick.
- Adding extra sounds: Some people insert an extra vowel, pronouncing it as "flan-uh" or "flan-e." This is incorrect. Tip: Stick to the single, crisp sound of "flan" without any additional syllables.
- Mispronouncing the "f": A common mistake is to say "vlan" instead of "flan." This can happen due to confusion between "f" and "v" sounds. Tip: Practice the "f" sound by placing your top teeth on your bottom lip and blowing air out.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners sometimes pronounce "flan" with a short "a" sound, making it sound like "flin." The correct pronunciation is /flæn/ in US and /flɑːn/ in UK. Tip: Use words like "plan" for the short "a" and "father" for the long "a" to differentiate.