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persimmon
Definition:
(nou) any of several tropical trees of the genus Diospyros (nou) orange fruit resembling a plum; edible when fully ripe
Phonetic Transcription:
pəˈsɪmən
Examples:
The glue is made from the fruit of the wild persimmon tree.
While running away, Curly grabs the puckerless persimmon tree.
Their specialty is the persimmon pudding.
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Common mistakes of persimmon pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "per-SIM-mon" instead of "PER-sim-mon". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, as indicated by the IPA /pərˈsɪmən/ (US) and /pəˈsɪmən/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce the first syllable as "per" with a long "e" sound, saying "pee-sim-mon". Tip: Use the short "e" sound as in "pet" for the correct pronunciation /pərˈsɪmən/ (US) and /pəˈsɪmən/ (UK).
- Over-articulating "s": It's common to hear "persimmon" pronounced with an exaggerated "s," sounding like "per-sim-mon" with a strong "s" sound. Tip: Keep the "s" soft and smooth, blending it naturally into the following syllable.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some may say "PER-mon" and skip the middle syllable entirely. Tip: Make sure to pronounce all three syllables clearly: "PER-sim-mon" /pərˈsɪmən/ (US) and /pəˈsɪmən/ (UK).
- Confusing with similar words: People often confuse "persimmon" with "prune" or "plum," leading to incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the unique sounds of "persimmon" to avoid mixing it up with other fruit names.