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legumes
Definition:
(nou) an erect or climbing bean or pea plant of the family Leguminosae (nou) the fruit or seed of any of various bean or pea plants consisting of a case that splits along both sides when ripe and having the seeds attach to one side of the case (nou) the seedpod of a leguminous plant (such as peas or beans or lentils)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈleɡjuːm
Examples:
Intercropping with legumes improves the quality of fodder.
Most members of the genus specialize on legumes.
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Common mistakes of legumes pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "le-GUMES". The correct pronunciation is "ˈlɛɡ.juːmz" in US and "lɪˈɡjuːmz" in UK. Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable.
- Ignoring the "g" sound: Some people pronounce "legumes" as "leh-KEEMS," omitting the "g" sound. The "g" is pronounced as /ɡ/ in both variants. Tip: Practice saying "leg" to ensure you pronounce the "g" clearly.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners often mix up the "e" and "u" sounds, leading to incorrect pronunciations like "leg-UMES". The correct sounds are /ɛ/ in the first syllable and /juː/ in the second. Tip: Listen to native speakers to distinguish these vowel sounds.
- Overemphasizing the "s": Some pronounce "legumes" with a strong "s" at the end, sounding like "legumes-s." The final "s" should be soft, pronounced as /z/. Tip: Practice with words like "dogs" to master the soft "s" sound.
- Mispronouncing the "u": A common mistake is pronouncing "legumes" as "leg-UM." The "u" should sound like "you" (/juː/). Tip: Break the word into syllables: "leg" and "umes" to emphasize the correct sounds.