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guava
Definition:
(nou) small tropical shrubby tree bearing small yellowish fruit (nou) small tropical American shrubby tree; widely cultivated in warm regions for its sweet globular yellow fruit (nou) tropical fruit having yellow skin and pink pulp; eaten fresh or used for e.g. jellies
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It is a conserve made of guava, sugar and water.
There is no more juice to be squeezed out of that guava.
Calvillo is better known as the world capital of the guava.
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Common mistakes of guava pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "gwa-VA" instead of the correct "GWA-va" /ˈɡwɑː.və/ (US) /ˈɡwɑː.və/ (UK). Tip: Remember that the first syllable carries the primary stress.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some people pronounce the "a" in "guava" as a short "a" like in "cat," leading to a mispronunciation as "gwat-va." The correct pronunciation features a broad "a" sound /ɑː/. Tip: Practice saying "father" to get comfortable with the long "a" sound.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners often shorten the second "a" in "guava," saying "gwa-vuh" instead of the correct "GWA-va." The second syllable should be a schwa /ə/, not a short "u." Tip: Focus on the unstressed vowel sound to maintain the word's rhythm.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some speakers tend to exaggerate the "g" sound, pronouncing it as "guh-wah-va." The correct pronunciation has a smooth transition, sounding like "gwa." Tip: Practice blending the sounds by saying "gwa" quickly before adding the "va."
- Ignoring the "u": A common mistake is to omit the "u" sound, resulting in "gava." The "u" is essential for the correct pronunciation "gwa." Tip: Make sure to articulate the "u" clearly to avoid this error.