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grocery
Definition:
(nou) a marketplace where groceries are sold (nou) consumer goods sold by a grocer
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɡrəʊsəri
Examples:
The Food Emporium is a chain of grocery stores originally part of Shopwell Inc.
The megastar said the grocery scheme would provide food security to the poor.
I was at the grocery store and missed the beginning.
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Common mistakes of grocery pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "groc-ˈery". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈgroʊsəri" (US) or "ˈgrəʊsəri" (UK). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to sound natural.
- Overpronouncing the "r": Some speakers may exaggerate the "r" sound, making it sound like "groc-ˈer-ē". The correct pronunciation is smoother: "ˈgroʊsəri" (US) or "ˈgrəʊsəri" (UK). Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and flowing into the next vowel.
- Ignoring the schwa: Learners often mispronounce the second syllable as "er" instead of the schwa sound, saying "groc-ˈer-ē". The correct sound is a quick "ə": "ˈgroʊsəri" (US) or "ˈgrəʊsəri" (UK). Tip: Practice reducing unstressed syllables to a quick, soft sound.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first vowel as "o" in "groc-ery", instead of the correct "oʊ" (US) or "əʊ" (UK). Tip: Listen to native speakers to grasp the correct vowel sounds.
- Adding an extra syllable: A common mistake is saying "groc-ery" as three syllables: "groc-ə-ry". The correct pronunciation is two syllables: "ˈgroʊsəri" (US) or "ˈgrəʊsəri" (UK). Tip: Focus on blending the syllables smoothly to maintain the two-syllable structure.