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quote
Definition:
(nou) a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else (nou) a passage or expression that is quoted or cited
Phonetic Transcription:
kwəʊt
Examples:
The quote was pasted on the article.
The reference is used to corroborate, not to provide the quote.
The article contained the following quote.
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Common mistakes of quote pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "quo-TE" instead of the correct "QUO-te" (ˈkwoʊt in US, ˈkwəʊt in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Overpronouncing the "t": A common mistake is to overly articulate the "t" sound, making it sound like "quote-uh" instead of the correct "quote" (ˈkwoʊt in US, ˈkwəʊt in UK). Tip: Keep the "t" crisp but brief.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Some speakers mistakenly add an extra vowel, pronouncing it as "quoh-tay" instead of "quote" (ˈkwoʊt in US, ˈkwəʊt in UK). Tip: Focus on the single syllable structure of "quote."
- Confusing with "quota": Learners sometimes confuse "quote" with "quota," pronouncing them similarly. "Quote" has a distinct sound (ˈkwoʊt in US, ˈkwəʊt in UK) compared to "quota" (ˈkwoʊtə in US, ˈkwəʊtə in UK). Tip: Practice each word separately to avoid mix-ups.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "quote" with a short vowel sound, saying "kwit" instead of "quote" (ˈkwoʊt in US, ˈkwəʊt in UK). Tip: Ensure you use the diphthong sound in "quote."