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plate
Definition:
(nou) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score (nou) a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic (nou) a full-page illustration (usually on slick paper) (nou) dish on which food is served or from which food is eaten (nou) the quantity contained in a plate (nou) a rigid layer of the Earth's crust that is believed to drift slowly (nou) the thin under portion of the forequarter (nou) a main course served on a plate (nou) any flat platelike body structure or part (nou) the positively charged electrode in a vacuum tube (nou) a flat sheet of metal or glass on which a photographic image can be recorded (nou) structural member consisting of a horizontal beam that provides bearing and anchorage (nou) a shallow receptacle for collection in church (nou) a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) (nou) a dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth
Phonetic Transcription:
pleɪt
Examples:
Place a serving plate over the cake pan and invert so that the pan is on top of the serving plate.
The diameter of the frill is 20 25cm, about the size of a small dinner plate
When the vibrator is energized, food will fall from the edge of the plate.
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Common mistakes of plate pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "plate" with a short vowel sound like "p-l-a-t." The correct pronunciation is /pleɪt/ in US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound, similar to "say."
- Ignoring the final "t": Many speakers omit the "t" sound at the end, saying "pla." This makes the word unclear. The correct pronunciation is /pleɪt/. Tip: Practice ending words with a clear "t" sound, as in "cat."
- Overemphasizing the "p": Some people stress the "p" too much, leading to "P-late." The correct stress is on the vowel, pronounced as /pleɪt/. Tip: Say the word smoothly, focusing on the vowel sound instead.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often mix up "plate" with "plait," which is pronounced /plæt/ in US and UK English. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds; "plate" has the long "a," while "plait" has a short "a."
- Mispronouncing in fast speech: In rapid conversation, some may slur "plate" into "plait" or "pla." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Slow down your speech to ensure clarity and pronounce each sound distinctly.