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garden
Definition:
(nou) a plot of ground where plants are cultivated (nou) the flowers or vegetables or fruits or herbs that are cultivated in a garden (nou) a yard or lawn adjoining a house
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɡɑːdən
Examples:
A tree in the garden is ramose.
There was a variety of arborescent trees in the garden.
The house lies in the south of the garden.
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Common mistakes of garden pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners may pronounce "garden" with a short "a" sound, like in "cat". The correct pronunciation is with a long "a" sound, as in /ˈɡɑːrdən/ (US) or /ˈɡɑːdən/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "car" before "garden" to get the vowel sound right.
- Missing syllable stress: Learners often place stress on the second syllable, saying "gar-DEN". The correct stress is on the first syllable, pronounced as /ˈɡɑːrdən/ (US) or /ˈɡɑːdən/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "gar" part when you say "garden".
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers may pronounce "garden" with a strong "r" sound, making it sound unnatural. The correct pronunciation features a softer "r", as in /ˈɡɑːrdən/ (US) and /ˈɡɑːdən/ (UK). Tip: Try to relax your tongue when pronouncing the "r" in "garden".
- Confusing "garden" with "gardenia": Learners might mix up "garden" with "gardenia", leading to an incorrect pronunciation. "Garden" is pronounced /ˈɡɑːrdən/ (US) or /ˈɡɑːdən/ (UK), while "gardenia" has an additional syllable. Tip: Focus on the syllable count; "garden" has two, "gardenia" has three.
- Misplacing the "d" sound: Some may omit the "d" sound, pronouncing it as "gar-en". The correct pronunciation includes the "d" sound, as in /ˈɡɑːrdən/ (US) or /ˈɡɑːdən/ (UK). Tip: Break it down into syllables: "gar" + "den" to ensure you include the "d".