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palate
Definition:
(nou) the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpælət
Examples:
The palate is the roof of the mouth.
The tongue sticks to the upper palate.
The body of the tongue is raised towards the palate.
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Common mistakes of palate pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "pal-ˈate" instead of the correct "ˈpal-ət". Tip: Remember that the first syllable carries the primary stress in "palate".
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is pronouncing the "t" too strongly, leading to "pal-ət" instead of "pal-ət". Tip: Keep the "t" soft and subtle to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Omitting the schwa sound: Some may pronounce "palate" as "pal-ate", dropping the schwa sound in the second syllable. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the second syllable as "ət" to sound natural.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "palate" with "palette" or "pallet". Tip: Remember that "palate" refers to taste, while "palette" relates to colors, and "pallet" is a storage platform.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some speakers may pronounce the "a" in "palate" as a long vowel, saying "pah-late". Tip: Use the short "a" sound as in "cat" for the first syllable to achieve the correct pronunciation.