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gateau
Definition:
(nou) any of various rich and elaborate cakes
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Common mistakes of gateau pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ga-TEAU" instead of "GA-teau" (ˈɡæt.oʊ in US, ˈɡæt.əʊ in UK). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "a" in "gateau" can be mispronounced as "ah" instead of the correct "æ" sound (ˈɡæt.oʊ in US, ˈɡæt.əʊ in UK). Tip: Practice saying "cat" to get the right vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the final "au": Some may pronounce "gateau" as if it ends with "oo," saying "gat-oo" instead of the correct "o" sound (ˈɡæt.oʊ in US, ˈɡæt.əʊ in UK). Tip: Focus on a short "o" sound at the end.
- Adding an extra syllable: Learners might mistakenly say "ga-teau" as if it has three syllables instead of two. The correct pronunciation is "GA-teau" (ˈɡæt.oʊ in US, ˈɡæt.əʊ in UK). Tip: Count the syllables; there are only two.
- Confusing with similar words: "Gateau" is often confused with "gâteau," which is the same word in French but pronounced differently. In English, use "gateau" (ˈɡæt.oʊ in US, ˈɡæt.əʊ in UK). Tip: Remember that in English, it's pronounced with an "æ" sound.