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plateau
Definition:
(nou) a relatively flat highland
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈplætəʊ
Examples:
In the east and the west the summit plateau was terraced.
The plateau is wide.
It then turns to the north to the end of the plateau.
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Common mistakes of plateau pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "pla-ˈtoʊ" in US English. The correct pronunciation is "ˈplætoʊ" (US) and "plæˈtəʊ" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Ignoring vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "plateau" with a short "a" sound, saying "ˈplætəʊ". The correct sounds are "ˈplæ" (US) and "plæ" (UK) followed by the "to" sound. Tip: Focus on the clear "æ" sound in the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the final "au": A common mistake is to overly stress the "au" at the end, leading to "plat-ˈtoʊ". In both US and UK pronunciations, the final syllable should be less stressed. Tip: Keep the last part light and quick.
- Mispronouncing as a single syllable: Some might say "plat" as if it were one syllable, which is incorrect. The word "plateau" has two distinct syllables: "plæ" and "toʊ" (US) or "təʊ" (UK). Tip: Break it into two clear parts when speaking.
- Confusing "plateau" with "plato": Learners sometimes mix "plateau" with "plato," leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Plateau" is pronounced "ˈplætoʊ" (US) and "plæˈtəʊ" (UK), while "plato" differs. Tip: Practice each word separately to avoid confusion.