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frappe
Definition:
(nou) liqueur poured over shaved ice (nou) thick milkshake containing ice cream (nou) a frozen dessert with fruit flavoring (especially one containing no milk)
Examples:
It's not a frappe anything, it's an actual espresso flavoured milkshake.
His whisk does, after all, have a frappe setting.
De Gaulle wanted to develop an independent force de frappe .
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Common mistakes of frappe pronunciation
- Dropping the final "e": Many people pronounce "frappe" as /fræp/ (US) or /fræpeɪ/ (UK), omitting the final "e". This changes the word's meaning and sound. Tip: Always include the final "e" to ensure correct pronunciation: /fræˈpeɪ/ (US), /fræˈpeɪ/ (UK).
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "FRAP-pe". The correct stress is on the second syllable: /fræˈpeɪ/. Tip: Practice saying the word with emphasis on the second part to master the correct rhythm.
- Pronouncing "a" as "ah": A common mistake is pronouncing the "a" in "frappe" as "ah", leading to /frɑːˈpeɪ/. This is incorrect in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Use a short "a" sound, as in "cat", to get it right: /fræˈpeɪ/.
- Confusing "frappe" with "frappuccino": Some may blend the two words, pronouncing "frappe" with an extra syllable, like "frap-puh-chee-no". This alters the intended meaning. Tip: Keep "frappe" simple with two syllables: /fræˈpeɪ/.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Learners sometimes overpronounce the "r" in "frappe", making it sound unnatural, like "frar-pe". This can lead to miscommunication. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and smooth, focusing on the vowel sounds.