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penne
Definition:
(nou) pasta in short tubes with diagonally cut ends
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Common mistakes of penne pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pen-NE". The correct pronunciation is "ˈpɛn.eɪ" in US and "ˈpɛn.ɪ" in UK. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper stress.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "penne" with a short "e" sound, like "pen". The correct vowel sound is a long "eɪ" in US and a short "ɪ" in UK. Tip: Practice saying "pay" for the US pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the final "e": Some people pronounce "penne" as if the final "e" is pronounced, saying "pen-nay". The correct pronunciation ends with a soft "e". Tip: Remember that the final "e" is silent in both US and UK.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often confuse "penne" with "penny", pronouncing it as "ˈpɛni". The correct pronunciation is "ˈpɛn.eɪ" in US and "ˈpɛn.ɪ" in UK. Tip: Distinguish by focusing on the two syllables in "penne".
- Mispronouncing as a single syllable: Some may say "pen" instead of "penne". The word has two distinct syllables. Tip: Break it down into "pɛn" and "eɪ" for the US or "pɛn" and "ɪ" for the UK to clarify the syllable count.