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peanut
Definition:
(nou) underground pod of the peanut vine (nou) widely cultivated American plant cultivated in tropical and warm regions; showy yellow flowers on stalks that bend over to the soil so that seed pods ripen underground (nou) a young child who is small for his age (nou) pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; `groundnut' and `monkey nut' are British terms
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpiːnʌt
Examples:
Gleebp, peanut butter and cheese together are luscious.
One of the diners is a peanut lover, and the other is allergic to peanuts.
The lake has the shape of a peanut.
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Common mistakes of peanut pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "pea-NUT" instead of "PEA-nut". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as shown in IPA: /ˈpiːnʌt/ (US), /ˈpiːnət/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "pea" as "pay" instead of "pee". This changes the meaning and sound. Tip: Focus on the long "ee" sound /iː/ in "pea" to ensure clarity.
- Dropping the "n" sound: A common mistake is to say "pea-ut" instead of "peanut". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "n" clearly, as in /ˈpiːnʌt/ (US) or /ˈpiːnət/ (UK).
- Confusing "t" sounds: Some might pronounce "peanut" with a softer "t", sounding like "peanut" with a "d". Tip: Emphasize the hard "t" /t/ at the end, ensuring it is distinct and clear.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some learners may pronounce the ending as "-nut" with a short "u" sound. Tip: Use the correct vowel sound /ʌ/ in "nut" to achieve the right pronunciation, as in /ˈpiːnʌt/ (US).