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pet
Definition:
(nou) a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement (nou) a special loved one (nou) a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight) (nou) using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)
Phonetic Transcription:
pet
Examples:
The dog is my pet.
Pets also have stats, which are obtained through the enchantment of the pet.
In the past, I've joined the milieu to vent my pet peeves, venerate my favorite new restaurants, and eulogize those that had closed.
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Common mistakes of pet pronunciation
- Vowel confusion: Some learners pronounce "pet" with a long vowel sound, like "pete" /piːt/. This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound /ɛ/ as in "bed" to ensure clarity.
- Ending sound mispronunciation: A common mistake is to drop the final "t" sound, resulting in "peh" /pɛ/. This can change the meaning. Tip: Practice emphasizing the "t" sound /t/ at the end to make it clear.
- Stress misplacement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pe-t" /pɛt/. This is not standard. Tip: Remember that "pet" is a one-syllable word, so the stress is on the only syllable.
- Overemphasis on consonants: Learners sometimes overemphasize the "p" sound, making it sound harsh, like "puh-et" /ˈpʌɛt/. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "p" crisp but not exaggerated for a more natural pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel length: Mispronouncing "pet" with a diphthong, like "payt" /peɪt/, is another frequent error. This alters the word entirely. Tip: Ensure that the vowel sound is short and pure, not elongated.