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sauce
Definition:
(nou) flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
Phonetic Transcription:
sɔːs
Examples:
The sauce is sometimes topped with a drizzle of fresh cream.
In the Kansai way, the sauce is mixed at the time of eating.
The marinara sauce always gives me indigestion, but I still eat them.
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Common mistakes of sauce pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "sauce" with a short "a" sound, like "sæs" /sæs/. Tip: Focus on the correct long "aw" sound /sɔːs/ (UK) or /sɔs/ (US).
- Ignoring the ending sound: A common mistake is dropping the "ce" at the end, saying "sau" /sɔː/. Tip: Remember to articulate the "ce" clearly to complete "sauce" as /sɔːs/ (UK) or /sɔs/ (US).
- Confusing stress patterns: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "sauce" as /sɔːs/. Tip: The word "sauce" has only one syllable, so keep the stress on the entire word.
- Overemphasizing the "s" sound: Learners sometimes pronounce "sauce" with an exaggerated "s" as in "sssauce" /sːɔs/. Tip: Use a soft "s" sound to maintain the natural pronunciation of "sauce" /sɔːs/ (UK) or /sɔs/ (US).
- Mixing up regional accents: Some may say "sauce" with a non-native accent, altering the "aw" sound. Tip: Listen to native speakers to grasp the subtle differences in pronunciation across regions.