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ginger
Definition:
(nou) perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems (nou) dried ground gingerroot (nou) pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Asian cookery (nou) liveliness and energy
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdʒɪndʒə
Examples:
The original image was of ginger roots.
It is friable and flavoured, for example, with ginger orlemon.
Often ginger and baking soda are added to the seasoning.
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Common mistakes of ginger pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "gin-'GER" instead of the correct "ˈdʒɪn.dʒər" (US) or "ˈdʒɪn.dʒə" (UK). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some pronounce "ginger" with a long "i" sound, saying "gīnger." The correct pronunciation is "ˈdʒɪn.dʒər" (US) and "ˈdʒɪn.dʒə" (UK). Tip: Focus on the short "i" as in "sit."
- Overemphasizing the "g": A common mistake is to pronounce both "g"s distinctly, as in "g-ing-ger." The correct pronunciation blends them into "ˈdʒɪn.dʒər" (US) and "ˈdʒɪn.dʒə" (UK). Tip: Treat "ging" as one syllable.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some people mistakenly say "gin-ger" instead of "ginger." This creates an unnecessary syllable. The correct form is "ˈdʒɪn.dʒər" (US) and "ˈdʒɪn.dʒə" (UK). Tip: Keep it to two syllables.
- Mispronouncing the final "er": Learners might pronounce the ending as "er" like "her." Instead, it should sound like "ə" in "ginger," as in "ˈdʒɪn.dʒər" (US) and "ˈdʒɪn.dʒə" (UK). Tip: Use a neutral schwa sound for the ending.