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leaf
Definition:
(nou) the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants (nou) a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book) (nou) hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door)
Phonetic Transcription:
liːf
Examples:
Leaf senescence is the cause of autumn leaf color in deciduous trees.
The cakes are light green in tone due to the chlorophyll in the leaf juice.
Banana leaf is the leaf of the Banana plant.
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Common mistakes of leaf pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some people pronounce "leaf" as /lɛf/, using the short "e" sound. Tip: Remember that "leaf" has a long "ee" sound, represented as /liːf/ in IPA.
- Incorrect stress placement: A few learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "leaf" as /ˈliːf/. Tip: "Leaf" is a single-syllable word, so the stress is naturally on the "l" sound.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Some might pronounce "leaf" as /liːəf/, inserting an unnecessary vowel sound. Tip: Focus on the clear "ee" sound followed directly by "f" to avoid this mistake.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes mix up "leaf" with "life," pronouncing it as /laɪf/. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds; "leaf" has the long "ee" sound, while "life" uses the long "i" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "f" sound: A few individuals pronounce "leaf" as /liːf/, making the "f" too prominent. Tip: Keep the "f" soft and smooth, ensuring the focus remains on the "ee" sound.