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papaya
Definition:
(nou) tropical American shrub or small tree having huge deeply palmately cleft leaves and large oblong yellow fruit (nou) large oval melon-like tropical fruit with yellowish flesh
Examples:
The papaya fruit is susceptible to the papaya fruit fly.
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Common mistakes of papaya pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "pa-ˈpaya". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is "ˌpə-ˈpaɪ.ə" in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "papaya" with a long "a" sound, as in "pah-pah-yah". The correct pronunciation has a short "a" sound, as in "pə". Tip: Focus on the vowel sounds; they should be clear and distinct.
- Adding extra syllables: It's common to hear "papaya" pronounced with three syllables, like "pa-pa-yah". The correct way is two syllables: "pə-ˈpaɪ.ə". Tip: Break the word down into two parts to avoid adding unnecessary syllables.
- Mispronouncing the "y": Some might say "papaya" with a hard "y" sound, like "papaya". The correct pronunciation uses a softer sound, making it "ˈpaɪ.ə". Tip: Pay attention to the transition from "a" to "y"; it should flow smoothly.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "papaya" with "papaya" or "papaia", leading to mispronunciation. The correct form is "ˌpə-ˈpaɪ.ə". Tip: Practice saying "papaya" separately to distinguish it from similar-sounding words.