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fruit
Definition:
(nou) the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant (nou) an amount of a product (nou) the consequence of some effort or action
Phonetic Transcription:
fruːt
Examples:
We have a mature, small tangerine tree that produces much fruit.
That is the fruit of the poison tree.
The fruit of the tree is edible.
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Common mistakes of fruit pronunciation
- Misplacing the "r": Some learners pronounce "fruit" as /fjuːt/ (UK), using "j" instead of "r". This mistake changes the word's meaning. Tip: Focus on the "r" sound, ensuring it follows the "f" clearly.
- Overemphasizing the "i": A common error is pronouncing "fruit" with an exaggerated "i" sound, as in /frɪt/. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember that "fruit" has a long "u" sound, pronounced /fruːt/ (US) or /fruːt/ (UK).
- Ignoring the final "t": Some people tend to drop the "t" sound, saying /fruː/ instead of /fruːt/. This makes the word unclear. Tip: Practice saying "fruit" slowly, emphasizing the "t" at the end.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: A frequent mistake is using a short "u" sound, as in /frʌt/. This alters the pronunciation. Tip: Focus on the correct vowel sound, which should be a long "u", as in /fruːt/.
- Confusing with "fruits": Learners sometimes mix up "fruit" with its plural form, pronouncing it incorrectly as /fruːts/. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Remember that "fruit" (singular) ends with a clear "t" sound, while "fruits" adds an "s" sound.