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sausage
Definition:
(nou) highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings (nou) a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɒsɪdʒ
Examples:
Cypriots eat the sausage and grill more sausages.
The sausage can subsequently be smoked.
The Italians have a sausage of the same name.
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Common mistakes of sausage pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "sau-SAGE" instead of "SAU-sage". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, noted as /ˈsɔː.sɪdʒ/ in UK and /ˈsɔ.sɪdʒ/ in US.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some people pronounce the "au" in "sausage" as "aw" or "ah", leading to "saw-sage". This is incorrect. Tip: The "au" should sound like /ɔː/ in UK and /ɔ/ in US, similar to "saw".
- Overemphasizing the "g": Learners sometimes pronounce the "g" too strongly, saying "sau-sidge". This alters the intended sound. Tip: The "g" in "sausage" is soft and should blend into the preceding sounds, pronounced as /dʒ/.
- Skipping the second syllable: Some may say just "sauce" instead of "sausage". This omits important phonetic elements. Tip: Ensure to pronounce both syllables clearly: "SAU-sage", focusing on the correct vowel and consonant sounds.
- Vowel length confusion: Mispronouncing the vowel length can lead to saying "sah-sage". This changes the word entirely. Tip: Pay attention to the length of the vowel sounds; "sausage" has a longer first vowel sound, noted as /ˈsɔː/ in UK and /ˈsɔ/ in US.