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onion
Definition:
(nou) the bulb of an onion plant (nou) bulbous plant having hollow leaves cultivated worldwide for its rounded edible bulb (nou) an aromatic flavorful vegetable
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈʌnɪən
Examples:
Then add the onion and the black pepper.
Chop the onion and tomatoes and combine with the cod.
Garlic is a member of the family of leeks which is related to the onion.
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Common mistakes of onion pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "on-ˈyon". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is "ˈʌn.jən" in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "n": Some people pronounce "onion" with a heavy "n" sound, making it sound like "ˈʌn.jɪn". This alters the word's sound. Tip: Focus on a lighter "n" to maintain clarity.
- Dropping the second syllable: A common mistake is to shorten "onion" to "ˈʌn" or "ˈʌn.j". This leads to an incomplete pronunciation. Tip: Always pronounce both syllables clearly for proper understanding.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners may mispronounce the first vowel, saying "o" as in "go", resulting in "ˈoʊn.jən". The correct sound is "ʌ" as in "cup". Tip: Practice saying "uh" to get the right vowel sound.
- Ignoring the schwa: Some speakers forget the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "on-ˈyin". The correct pronunciation is "ˈʌn.jən", with a soft "jə" sound. Tip: Remember that the second syllable is quick and light.