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pecan
Definition:
(nou) wood of a pecan tree (nou) tree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts (nou) smooth brown oval nut of south central United States
Phonetic Transcription:
pɪˈkæn
Examples:
The state tree is the pecan and the state bird is the mockingbird.
Pecan scab is the deadliest disease of the pecan.
A grove of pecan trees now stands on the approximate location of the fort.
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Common mistakes of pecan pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pe-CAN" /pɪˈkæn/. The correct stress is on the first syllable in US English: "PE-can" /ˈpiː.kæn/. Tip: Practice saying "PE-can" to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce "pecan" with a short "e," saying "puh-can" /pəˈkæn/. In the US, the first syllable should have a long "e" sound: "PE-can" /ˈpiː.kæn/. Tip: Focus on elongating the "e" sound in "PE-can."
- Regional variations: In the UK, "pecan" is often pronounced "PEE-can" /ˈpiː.kæn/, differing from the US pronunciation. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Be aware of regional differences and practice both pronunciations.
- Adding extra syllables: Some people mistakenly say "pecan" as "pee-cahn" /ˈpiː.kɑːn/, adding an unnecessary syllable. The correct pronunciation is "PE-can" /ˈpiː.kæn/. Tip: Avoid overpronouncing and keep it to two syllables.
- Mispronouncing the "a": A common mistake is pronouncing the "a" as in "cat," leading to "pe-can" /ˈpɛkən/. The correct pronunciation is "PE-can" /ˈpiː.kæn/. Tip: Remember that the "a" in "pecan" should sound like "can" in "man."