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ochre
Definition:
(nou) any of various earths containing silica and alumina and ferric oxide; used as a pigment (nou) a moderate yellow-orange to orange color
Examples:
To manufacture ground ochre, ochre clay is first mined from the ground.
RNA is in ochre, protein in blue.
The stonework is a distinctive ochre hue.
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Common mistakes of ochre pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "o-CHRE" instead of the correct "O-chre". Tip: Remember that the stress is on the first syllable, noted as /ˈoʊ.kər/ in US English and /ˈəʊ.kə/ in UK English.
- Overemphasizing the "ch": People often pronounce "ochre" with a strong "ch" sound, like "ch" in "cheese". Tip: The "ch" in "ochre" is softer and blends into the vowel sound, pronounced as /k/ in both US and UK variants.
- Ignoring the final "e": Some might drop the final "e," resulting in "och" instead of "ochre". Tip: Always pronounce the final "e" lightly, as it helps complete the word, making it /ˈoʊ.kər/ or /ˈəʊ.kə/.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners may mispronounce the initial vowel, saying "a" instead of "o". Tip: Focus on producing the "o" sound as in "go," which is crucial for accurate pronunciation, /ˈoʊ.kər/ in US and /ˈəʊ.kə/ in UK.
- Mixing up the vowel length: Some pronounce "ochre" with a short "o," making it sound like "ocker". Tip: Ensure the vowel is long, as in "o" from "go," to maintain the correct pronunciation, /ˈoʊ.kər/ or /ˈəʊ.kə/.