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orange
Definition:
(nou) round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees (nou) orange color or pigment; any of a range of colors between red and yellow (nou) any citrus tree bearing oranges (nou) any pigment producing the orange color (nou) a river in South Africa that flows generally westward to the Atlantic Ocean
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɒrɪndʒ
Examples:
Apples in the apple crate, and oranges in the orange sack.
The dictionary has the definition of orange the color and orange the fruit.
The head is yellow orange, with feathery antennae.
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Common mistakes of orange pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "o-RANGE" /əˈrændʒ/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, saying "OR-ange" /ˈɔr.ɪndʒ/ in US and /ˈɒr.ɪndʒ/ in UK.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Many people pronounce "orange" with a hard "g" sound, saying "or-AN-g" /ɔːr.ɪnɡ/. Tip: The "g" should be soft, blending into the "j" sound, resulting in "OR-ange" /ˈɔr.ɪndʒ/.
- Omitting the vowel sound: Some speakers skip the vowel in the first syllable, saying "rnge" /rɪndʒ/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the initial vowel clearly, as in "OR-ange" /ˈɔr.ɪndʒ/.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Learners might use a short "o" sound, pronouncing it as "arnge" /ɑːr.ɪndʒ/. Tip: Use the correct long "o" sound, as in "OR-ange" /ˈɔr.ɪndʒ/ for US and /ˈɒr.ɪndʒ/ for UK.
- Confusing "orange" with other fruits: Some may mix up "orange" with "apple" or "grape," leading to incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Focus on the distinct sounds in "orange" /ˈɔr.ɪndʒ/ to avoid confusion.