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machete
Definition:
(nou) a large heavy knife used in Central and South America as a weapon or for cutting vegetation
Examples:
The best I could do is hack out large chunks of underbrush with a machete.
Jason holds a machete like one should hold a machete and whacks away with it.
The parang is the Malay equivalent of the machete.
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Common mistakes of machete pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying "ma-ˈche-te". The correct pronunciation is "mə-ˈʃɛ-te" with stress on the last syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the last syllable for clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some pronounce "machete" with a long "a" as in "ma-ˈʃe-te". The correct sound is a short "a" as in "muh", leading to "mə-ˈʃɛ-te". Tip: Focus on the "ə" sound in the first syllable.
- Ignoring the "ch" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "ch" as "k", saying "ma-kete". The correct pronunciation features a "ch" sound as in "chocolate", resulting in "mə-ˈʃɛ-te". Tip: Practice the "ʃ" sound to avoid this error.
- Overemphasizing the "e": Some speakers may overly stress the "e" in the last syllable, saying "ma-che-ˈte". The correct form has a neutral "e", pronounced as "tə" in "muh-ˈʃɛ-te". Tip: Keep the last syllable light and quick.
- Mispronouncing the final "e": It's common to drop the final "e" sound, resulting in "machet". The correct pronunciation retains the "te", as in "mə-ˈʃɛ-te". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the last syllable fully to maintain the word's integrity.