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raspberry
Definition:
(nou) woody brambles bearing usually red but sometimes black or yellow fruits that separate from the receptacle when ripe and are rounder and smaller than blackberries (nou) red or black edible aggregate berries usually smaller than the related blackberries (nou) a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
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It was the stupid raspberry awards that was the impetus for the change.
The occupants retaliate with squirts of raspberry sauce.
The color dark raspberry is a dark shade of raspberry.
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Common mistakes of raspberry pronunciation
- Dropping the "p": Many people pronounce "raspberry" as "razberry" by omitting the "p." This is incorrect. The correct IPA is /ˈræz.bɛr.i/ (US) and /ˈrɑːz.be.ri/ (UK). Tip: Remember to clearly articulate the "p" sound.
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "rasp-berry" instead of the correct "rasp-berry." The primary stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Practice emphasizing the first part, "rasp."
- Confusing vowel sounds: The vowel sound in the first syllable can be tricky. Some say "ros" instead of "ras." The correct IPA for the first syllable is /ræ/ (US) and /rɑː/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound in "ras."
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers pronounce "raspberry" with an exaggerated "r" sound, making it sound unnatural. The correct IPA has a softer "r" sound. Tip: Keep the "r" smooth and subtle.
- Ignoring the final "y": A common mistake is to drop the final "y," pronouncing it as "raspber." The correct pronunciation includes the last syllable, represented in IPA as /i/. Tip: Ensure you finish with the "y" sound to complete "raspberry."