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pudding
Definition:
(nou) any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes (nou) the dessert course of a meal (`pud' is used informally) (nou) any of various soft sweet desserts thickened usually with flour and baked or boiled or steamed
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpʊdɪŋ
Examples:
I like to eat pudding as a dessert.
It is sweet, creamy, delectable, textured, delicious rice pudding.
Their specialty is the persimmon pudding.
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Common mistakes of pudding pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pud-'DING" instead of the correct "'PUD-ding". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable: ˈpʊd.ɪŋ (US) / ˈpʊd.ɪŋ (UK).
- Shortening the vowel: Some people pronounce "pudding" with a short "u" sound, like "putting". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Make sure to use the correct vowel sound: the "u" in "pudding" is pronounced as /ʊ/, not /ʌ/.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Learners might overemphasize the "d" sound, pronouncing it as "pud-ding" with a hard break. Tip: Keep the "d" soft and fluid, blending it smoothly with the following vowel: ˈpʊd.ɪŋ.
- Ignoring the "g": Some may drop the final "g", saying "puddin" instead of "pudding". This can sound informal or incorrect. Tip: Always pronounce the "g" at the end clearly: ˈpʊd.ɪŋ.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "pudding" with "putting", leading to miscommunication. Tip: Focus on the initial "pud" sound and ensure clarity to distinguish between the two: "pudding" is ˈpʊd.ɪŋ.