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How to pronounce:
plant
Definition:
(nou) buildings for carrying on industrial labor (nou) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion (nou) an actor situated in the audience whose acting is rehearsed but seems spontaneous to the audience (nou) something planted secretly for discovery by another
Phonetic Transcription:
plɑːnt
Examples:
The poison is in the roots of the plant.
The roots anchor the plant in the bottom.
As the name states, the roots of the plant rot.
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Common mistakes of plant pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "plant" with a long "a" sound, like "playnt". This is incorrect. In both US and UK English, it should be pronounced as /plænt/. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound as in "cat".
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some people stress the "t" too much, making it sound like "plan-t". The correct pronunciation is /plænt/, where the "t" is softer and blends with the preceding sounds. Tip: Keep the "t" light and quick.
- Ignoring the "l" sound: A common mistake is to drop the "l", saying "pant" instead of "plant". This changes the word entirely. The "l" is essential and should be pronounced clearly as /plænt/. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "l" clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "plant" with "plaint" or "plent". Each has a distinct meaning and pronunciation. "Plant" is /plænt/, while "plaint" is /pleɪnt/. Tip: Practice saying each word separately to avoid confusion.
- Incorrect syllable stress: Some might mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "pla-nt". However, "plant" is a single-syllable word pronounced as /plænt/. Tip: Remember, it's just one syllable, so keep it concise.