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refrigerator
Definition:
(nou) white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtə
Examples:
Tom sneaks into the kitchen to the refrigerator.
The ice in the refrigerator melted.
The refrigerator was moved to the basement.
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Common mistakes of refrigerator pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "re-FRIG-erator" instead of the correct "re-FRIG-erator" (US: /rɪˈfrɪdʒəˌreɪtər/, UK: /rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtə/). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "FRIG" syllable.
- Omitting syllables: Some people pronounce "refrigerator" as "refrigator," dropping the "er" sound. This leads to confusion. Tip: Practice saying the full word slowly to ensure you include all syllables.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the "i" in "refrigerator" as in "bit," instead of the correct "i" as in "fridge." Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the difference in vowel sounds.
- Confusing the "g" sound: Some learners pronounce the "g" in "refrigerator" as a hard "g," like in "go," instead of the soft "j" sound. Tip: Focus on the "fridge" sound to help with the correct pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Ending the word with a hard "r" sound instead of a softer "r" can make it sound unnatural. Tip: Practice saying "refrigerator" with a lighter touch on the "r" at the end.