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ghee
Definition:
(nou) clarified butter used in Indian cookery
Examples:
The lamp of ghee was lighted with that luster.
Only after pouring the ghee we must insert the wick and light the lamps.
Egyptian ghee virtually identical to ghee in terms of process and end result.
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Common mistakes of ghee pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many people mispronounce "ghee" by using a short vowel sound like in "get". The correct pronunciation is /ɡiː/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the long "ee" sound, similar to "see".
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ghee" as if it were two syllables. The word is monosyllabic, pronounced as /ɡiː/. Tip: Remember, "ghee" has only one syllable.
- Confusion with "g": The "g" in "ghee" is often mispronounced as a hard "g" sound, similar to "go". The correct sound is softer, as in /ɡ/. Tip: Practice saying "g" gently, avoiding harshness.
- Overemphasis on "h": Some may attempt to pronounce an "h" sound before "ghee", resulting in "h-ghee". The correct pronunciation is simply /ɡiː/. Tip: Eliminate any unnecessary sounds; focus on the smooth transition to "ghee".
- Mispronouncing as "gee": A common mistake is pronouncing "ghee" as "gee", which sounds like /dʒiː/. This alters the word's meaning and pronunciation. Tip: Ensure you pronounce "ghee" with a hard "g" and a long "ee" sound.