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rabbit
Definition:
(nou) any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food (nou) the fur of a rabbit (nou) flesh of any of various rabbits or hares (wild or domesticated) eaten as food
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈræbɪt
Examples:
The rabbit snare exists because of the rabbit.
The only rabbit to be widely domesticated is the European Rabbit.
The rabbit is skipping.
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Common mistakes of rabbit pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "rabbit" with a long "a" sound, as in "ray." This leads to an incorrect pronunciation: /ˈræbɪt/ (US), /ˈræbɪt/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound, like in "cat."
- Ignoring the double "b": Many people pronounce "rabbit" with a single "b," sounding like "rabit." The correct pronunciation is /ˈræbɪt/ (US), /ˈræbɪt/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize both "b" sounds to ensure clarity.
- Mispronouncing the final "t": Some learners soften the "t" in "rabbit," making it sound like "rabbi." The accurate pronunciation is /ˈræbɪt/ (US), /ˈræbɪt/ (UK). Tip: Articulate the "t" clearly to avoid confusion.
- Skipping the schwa sound: In rapid speech, some forget the schwa sound in "rabbit," making it sound clipped. The correct pronunciation includes the schwa: /ˈræbɪt/ (US), /ˈræbɪt/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "rabbit" slowly to include all sounds.
- Overemphasizing the first syllable: Some learners stress the first syllable too much, saying "RAB-it." The proper stress pattern is on the first syllable but balanced: /ˈræbɪt/ (US), /ˈræbɪt/ (UK). Tip: Keep the stress on the first syllable, but don't exaggerate it.