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gingham
Definition:
(nou) a clothing fabric in a plaid weave
Examples:
Anybody who likes pink gingham needs a tape measure.
One of her designs was a long and trim gingham dress, in pale blue.
It is quite evident no one named ita can have too much pink gingham.
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Common mistakes of gingham pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "gin-'gham" instead of the correct "'ging-ham". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as shown in IPA: /ˈɡɪŋ.əm/ (US) and /ˈɡɪŋ.əm/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some pronounce "gingham" with a hard "g" sound at the end, saying "ging-ham" instead of "ging-ham". Tip: The final "g" should be soft, almost silent; focus on the "ham" ending.
- Ignoring the vowel sound: Learners may mispronounce the first syllable, saying "gengham" instead of "gingham". Tip: The vowel in the first syllable is a short "i" sound, as in "sing", represented in IPA as /ɪ/.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some people say "gin-guhm" instead of "gingham". Tip: Keep it to two syllables; practice saying it smoothly to avoid adding unnecessary sounds.
- Confusing "ham" with "hem": A common mistake is pronouncing the last part as "hem", leading to "ging-hem". Tip: Ensure you pronounce "ham" with the correct vowel sound, as in "jam", represented in IPA as /æ/.