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ingredient
Definition:
(nou) a component of a mixture or compound (nou) an abstract part of something (nou) food that is a component of a mixture in cooking
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪnˈɡriːdɪənt
Examples:
It's the main ingredient of the berry.
It is conducive to the best life and an ingredient of it.
The active ingredient in the drink was caffeine.
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Common mistakes of ingredient pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "in-ˈgri-di-ent" instead of the correct "ˈɪn-gri-di-ent". Tip: Remember to place the primary stress on the first syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce the "i" in "ingredient" as "ee" instead of the short "ɪ" sound. This leads to mispronunciations like "in-gree-di-ent". Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound, similar to "it".
- Syllable division: A common mistake is to add an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "in-gree-di-ent" instead of "in-gri-di-ent". Tip: Break it down into three clear syllables: "in-gri-di-ent".
- Final "t" sound: Some speakers drop the "t" at the end, saying "in-gri-dee-en" instead of "in-gri-di-ent". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the final "t" clearly to maintain the integrity of the word.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Learners sometimes overemphasize the second syllable, leading to "in-gri-ˈdi-ent". The correct pronunciation is "ˈɪn-gri-di-ent". Tip: Keep the second syllable lighter in stress to avoid confusion.