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How to pronounce:
jade
Definition:
(nou) a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite (nou) a woman adulterer (nou) a light green color varying from bluish green to yellowish green (nou) an old or over-worked horse
Phonetic Transcription:
dʒeɪd
Examples:
I overwrote the jade with the blue.
The throwing of the dice is done with a jade.
Nephrite and jadeite are collectively known as jade.
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Common mistakes of jade pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners confuse the vowel sound in "jade" with that in "bad." Remember, "jade" has a long "a" sound, represented as /eɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "day" and then replace "d" with "j" to get "jade."
- Incorrect stress placement: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable as in "ja-DE." However, "jade" is a single-syllable word, pronounced /ˈjeɪd/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on saying it as one smooth sound.
- Overemphasizing the "j" sound: Some speakers may pronounce "jade" too harshly, making it sound like "jayed." The correct pronunciation is softer, as in /ˈjeɪd/. Tip: Try to keep the "j" light and blend it smoothly with the vowel.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Learners may mistakenly say "jade" with an added vowel, sounding like "jayeduh." The correct pronunciation is /ˈjeɪd/, without any extra sounds. Tip: Practice saying the word quickly to avoid adding unnecessary syllables.
- Confusing with similar words: Some might confuse "jade" with "jaded," leading to mispronunciation. "Jade" is pronounced /ˈjeɪd/, while "jaded" has an extra syllable, pronounced /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/. Tip: Pay attention to the number of syllables when practicing these words.