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granola

Definition:

(nou) cereal made of especially rolled oats with dried fruits and nuts and honey or brown sugar

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A variety of the granola bar is the chewy granola bar.

No, but my name was on the granola that was on top of it.

Janice steals one of the granola bars in the night.

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Common mistakes of granola pronunciation

  1. Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "gra-NO-la" /ɡrəˈnoʊlə/ (US) or /ɡrəˈnəʊlə/ (UK). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "GRA-nola".
  2. Incorrect vowel sounds: Many people pronounce "a" in "granola" as in "cat", leading to "grən-OL-a" /ɡræˈnoʊlə/ (US) or /ɡræˈnəʊlə/ (UK). Tip: Use the schwa sound /ə/ for the "a" in the second syllable.
  3. Overemphasizing the "g": Some learners pronounce the "g" too harshly, making it sound like "guh". Tip: Keep the "g" soft as in "go," without adding extra emphasis.
  4. Omitting the middle syllable: A common mistake is to say "granola" as "gran-ola" /ɡrəˈnoʊlə/ (US) or /ɡrəˈnəʊlə/ (UK), dropping the "n". Tip: Ensure you pronounce all three syllables clearly.
  5. Confusing with similar words: Some might confuse "granola" with "granule," leading to an incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Focus on the distinct syllables in "granola": "GRA-no-la," avoiding overlap with "granule."

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How do you pronounce "granola"?

In American English, "granola" is pronounced as /ɡrəˈnoʊlə/, with the stress on the second syllable. The first syllable sounds like "gruh," and the second syllable rhymes with "bowl."

Is there a difference in the pronunciation of "granola" between American and British English?

Yes, in British English, "granola" is pronounced as /ɡrəˈnəʊlə/, where the second syllable sounds like "noh." The primary stress remains on the second syllable in both variants.

What syllables are stressed in the word "granola"?

In "granola," the stress is on the second syllable, making it sound like "gruh-NOH-luh." This pattern is important for correct pronunciation and helps in understanding the word better.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "granola"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress, saying "GRA-no-la" instead of "gra-NO-la." It's crucial to emphasize the second syllable to sound natural.
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