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How to pronounce:
meet
Definition:
(nou) a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
Phonetic Transcription:
miːt
Examples:
They went to an orangutan center and got to meet the animals face to face.
The Eye of Aeon activates and past and present meet in a meeting of the minds.
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Common mistakes of meet pronunciation
- Misplacing vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "meet" with a short vowel sound, like "mit" /mɪt/. This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the long "ee" sound /miːt/ to ensure clarity.
- Incorrect stress placement: A common mistake is stressing the wrong syllable, such as saying "MEET" instead of the correct pronunciation, which is also "meet" with no secondary stress. Tip: Remember that "meet" is a one-syllable word, so it has a single stress.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some people may pronounce "meet" as "meat" /miːt/, confusing it with the homophone. Tip: Pay attention to the context and ensure you pronounce the "t" lightly without overemphasis.
- Dropping the final "t": Learners sometimes omit the "t" sound, saying "mee" instead of "meet" /miːt/. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Practice ending the word clearly with the "t" sound to maintain proper pronunciation.
- Confusing with similar words: "Meet" can be confused with "meat" /miːt/ or "mete" /miːt/. This can lead to miscommunication. Tip: Use sentences to practice both words in context to differentiate their meanings and sounds.