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pepper
Definition:
(nou) climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully ripe; southern India and Sri Lanka; naturalized in northern Burma and Assam (nou) any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing peppers (nou) pungent seasoning from the berry of the common pepper plant of East India; use whole or ground (nou) sweet and hot varieties of fruits of plants of the genus Capsicum
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpepə
Examples:
Rub the salt and pepper on the roast.
The only difference between parpika the spice and a pepper is the drying.
The seasoning includes black pepper and salt too.
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Common mistakes of pepper pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pep-ˈper". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈpep-er". Tip: Emphasize the first syllable for clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "p": Some people pronounce "pepper" with a heavy "p" sound, making it sound like "p-epper". The correct pronunciation is softer: "ˈpep-er". Tip: Keep the "p" crisp but not overly pronounced.
- Ignoring the vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "pepper" as "pep-pr". The second syllable should have a schwa sound: "ˈpep-er". Tip: Remember that the "e" in the second syllable is pronounced lightly.
- Confusing with "paper": Learners sometimes mix up "pepper" with "paper", saying "ˈpeɪ-per". The correct pronunciation for "pepper" is "ˈpep-er". Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds; "pepper" has a short "e".
- Skipping the second syllable: Some may say "pep" instead of "pepper". The full pronunciation is "ˈpep-er". Tip: Always include both syllables to avoid confusion and ensure proper communication.