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margarine
Definition:
(nou) a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter
Examples:
Add the pineapple and margarine.
The material can be either a melange or a margarine.
It is a documented attribute of margarine.
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Common mistakes of margarine pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "mar-GA-rine" instead of the correct "MAR-ga-rine" (/ˈmɑr.dʒə.rin/ in US, /ˈmɑː.ɡə.rɪn/ in UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for correct emphasis.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce "margarine" with an "a" sound like in "cat," leading to "mar-ger-in." The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound in the second syllable (/ˈmɑr.dʒə.rin/). Tip: Practice saying "sofa" to recognize the schwa sound.
- Missing syllables: People often shorten "margarine" to "margarin," omitting the second syllable. This can change the word's clarity. The full pronunciation is three syllables: "MAR-ga-rine." Tip: Break the word into syllables while practicing.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some speakers pronounce the second vowel too short, leading to "mar-gar-in" instead of the correct "MAR-ga-rine." The second vowel should be pronounced clearly. Tip: Emphasize the "ga" sound to maintain clarity.
- Overemphasis on the "g": A common mistake is to overemphasize the "g" sound, resulting in "mar-GAR-in." The correct pronunciation has a softer "g" sound. Tip: Try saying "garden" to get comfortable with the softer "g" sound.