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maple
Definition:
(nou) wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring (nou) any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer bearing winged seeds in pairs; north temperate zone
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmeɪpəl
Examples:
They were the seeds of the maple tree.
The tree has taken on characteristics of the weed and the maple.
The interior is furnished with maple floors and beaded wood wainscot.
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Common mistakes of maple pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "maple" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying /ˈmeɪ.pəl/ instead of the correct /ˈmeɪ.pl̩/. Tip: Focus on the "p" sound following the "a" to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "l": A common mistake is to stress the "l" too much, leading to a pronunciation like /ˈmeɪ.pəl/. Tip: Remember that the "l" in "maple" is subtle and should blend smoothly with the preceding sounds.
- Ignoring the schwa: Some learners might omit the schwa sound, pronouncing it as /ˈmeɪ.pl/ instead of /ˈmeɪ.pl̩/. Tip: Practice saying "maple" slowly to hear the soft "l" sound at the end.
- Incorrect syllable division: People sometimes divide "maple" incorrectly, saying /ˈmæ.pəl/ instead of /ˈmeɪ.pl̩/. Tip: Recognize that "maple" has only one syllable and focus on the smooth transition between sounds.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "maple" with "mable," pronouncing it as /ˈmeɪ.bəl/. Tip: Pay attention to the "p" sound in "maple" to distinguish it from similar-sounding words.