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pastry
Definition:
(nou) a dough of flour and water and shortening (nou) any of various baked foods made of dough or batter
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpeɪstri
Examples:
The published source cited in the article calls her the pastry chef.
The pastry chef is creating decorative desserts to sweeten up the traditional Christmas tree.
The recipe is a casing of pastry.
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Common mistakes of pastry pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "pas-ˈtry". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, saying "ˈpeɪs.tri".
- Vowel confusion: The vowel sound in the first syllable can be mispronounced. Instead of "peɪ", some might say "pæ". Tip: Practice saying "pay" to achieve the correct sound "ˈpeɪ".
- Omitting the "t": A common mistake is dropping the "t" sound, pronouncing it as "ˈpeɪs.ri". Tip: Ensure you clearly articulate the "t" in the second syllable, saying "ˈpeɪs.tri".
- Incorrect final vowel sound: Some may pronounce the final syllable as "tri" with a short "i" sound, like "trɪ". Tip: Use a long "ee" sound, as in "tree", to correctly say "tri" as "tri".
- Overemphasizing the "r": Learners sometimes overemphasize the "r" sound, making it sound too heavy, as in "ˈpeɪs.tɹi". Tip: Keep the "r" light and smooth to sound more natural.