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mocha
Definition:
(nou) soft suede glove leather from goatskin (nou) a flavoring made from coffee mixed with chocolate (nou) a superior dark coffee made from beans from Arabia (nou) a dark brown color
Examples:
It can be frosted with mocha icing.
Surprisingly delicious with mocha filling.
Finishes with a drying fade of mocha and tannin.
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Common mistakes of mocha pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "mo-CHA" instead of the correct "MO-cha". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable as indicated by the IPA: /ˈmoʊ.kə/ (US), /ˈməʊ.kə/ (UK).
- Pronouncing the "ch" sound: Some people pronounce "mocha" with a hard "ch" sound, like "mo-CHA". Tip: The "ch" in "mocha" is soft, pronounced as /k/, so say /ˈmoʊ.kə/ (US), /ˈməʊ.kə/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "o": Learners sometimes make the "o" too long, saying "moo-cha". Tip: Use a short "o" sound, as in /ˈmoʊ.kə/ (US) and /ˈməʊ.kə/ (UK), to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Ignoring the final "a": Some speakers drop the final "a", pronouncing it as "moch". Tip: Always include the final "a" sound, pronounced as /ə/, to say "mocha" correctly: /ˈmoʊ.kə/ (US), /ˈməʊ.kə/ (UK).
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "mocha" with "moka," leading to incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Remember that "mocha" has the stressed first syllable and a different vowel sound, /ˈmoʊ.kə/ (US), /ˈməʊ.kə/ (UK).