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ketchup
Definition:
(nou) thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈketʃəp
Examples:
Sometimes tomato sauce or ketchup is in the meat and baked along with the meat.
The mustard and ketchup needed the proper consistency for this machine to work.
Finally, tomato ketchup may be squirted on the top of the sandwich.
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Common mistakes of ketchup pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly, saying "KET-chup" instead of the correct "KETCH-up" (ˈkɛtʃəp in US, ˈkɛtʃəp in UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "ketchup" with a long "e" sound, saying "kee-chup" instead of "ketch-up." The correct vowel sound is a short "e" (ˈkɛtʃ). Tip: Practice with similar short vowel words to adjust your pronunciation.
- Unclear "t" sound: Learners often soften the "t" in "ketchup," making it sound like "kec-up." The "t" should be clear and pronounced (ˈkɛtʃəp). Tip: Articulate the "t" sharply to improve clarity.
- Missing "ch" sound: Some speakers skip the "ch" sound, pronouncing it as "ket-up." The "ch" should be pronounced as /tʃ/ (ˈkɛtʃ). Tip: Try saying "chocolate" to practice the "ch" sound before saying "ketchup."
- Overemphasizing the second syllable: A common mistake is to stress the second syllable, saying "ketch-UP." The correct stress is on the first syllable (ˈkɛtʃəp). Tip: Break the word into syllables and practice stressing the first one.