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hamburger
Definition:
(nou) a sandwich consisting of a fried cake of minced beef served on a bun, often with other ingredients (nou) beef that has been ground
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhæmbɜːɡə
Examples:
The KR Hamburger It is the biggest hamburger ever made.
They are home of the Hamburger Hall of Fame and the world's largest hamburger.
He is looking for the hamburger restaurant.
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Common mistakes of hamburger pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ham-BUR-ger" instead of the correct "HAM-bur-ger" (ˈhæmˌbɜrɡər in US, ˈhæmˌbɜːɡə in UK). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Mispronouncing the "g": Some pronounce "hamburger" with a hard "g" sound, saying "ham-bur-GER." The correct pronunciation uses a soft "g" sound, as in "ger" (ˈhæmˌbɜrɡər in US, ˈhæmˌbɜːɡə in UK). Tip: Focus on the softer sound at the end.
- Omitting the "r": A common mistake is dropping the "r" in the second syllable, resulting in "ham-bu-ger." The correct pronunciation includes the "r" sound, as in "bur" (ˈhæmˌbɜrɡər in US, ˈhæmˌbɜːɡə in UK). Tip: Practice saying the "r" clearly to improve accuracy.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some say "hamburger" with an "a" sound like in "cat," resulting in "ham-burger." The correct vowel sound in the first syllable is a short "a" as in "man" (ˈhæmˌbɜrɡər in US, ˈhæmˌbɜːɡə in UK). Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the correct vowel sound.
- Blending syllables too much: Some speakers blend the syllables, making it sound like "hambur-ger." The correct pronunciation keeps the syllables distinct: "ham-bur-ger" (ˈhæmˌbɜrɡər in US, ˈhæmˌbɜːɡə in UK). Tip: Practice separating the syllables for clarity.