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gem
Definition:
(nou) art highly prized for its beauty or perfection (nou) a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry (nou) a person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry (nou) a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan (nou) a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
Phonetic Transcription:
dʒem
Examples:
The gem shines brightly.
The color is based on the gem turquoise.
The state gem is petrified wood.
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Common mistakes of gem pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "gem" with a long "e" sound, like "jeem". This is incorrect; the correct pronunciation is /dʒɛm/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound, as in "bed".
- Overemphasizing the "g": A common mistake is to pronounce the "g" in "gem" too harshly, sounding like "ghem". The proper IPA pronunciation is /dʒɛm/. Tip: Use a softer "g" sound, blending it smoothly with the following vowel.
- Ignoring the "j" sound: Some speakers mistakenly pronounce "gem" as "hem", dropping the initial "j" sound. The correct pronunciation is /dʒɛm/. Tip: Practice saying "j" clearly, as in "jump", to ensure it is heard in "gem".
- Confusing with "jam": Learners may confuse "gem" with "jam", pronouncing it as /dʒæm/. This alters the meaning entirely. Tip: Remember that "gem" has a short "e" sound, while "jam" has a short "a" sound.
- Misplacing the stress: Some might incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "gem" as if it has two syllables. The correct pronunciation is /dʒɛm/, with only one syllable. Tip: Focus on keeping "gem" concise and straightforward, with no extra syllables.