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saute
Definition:
(nou) a dish of sauteed food
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsəʊteɪ
Examples:
Place the dolmades in a large Dutch oven or wide saute pan.
Chop onion and saute.
Chop onion and saute and use them as larding.
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Common mistakes of saute pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "saute" as /sɔˈteɪ/. The correct pronunciation places primary stress on the first syllable: /sɔˈteɪ/ in US and /sɔˈteɪ/ in UK. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce the "au" as /æ/ instead of /ɔ/. This leads to saying "saute" as /sæˈteɪ/. The correct sound is /ɔ/, making it /sɔˈteɪ/. Tip: Practice the "aw" sound to ensure clarity.
- Adding extra syllables: A common mistake is to add an extra syllable, saying "saute" as /sɔˈteɪ/ or /sɔˈteɪ/. The correct pronunciation has only two syllables: /sɔˈteɪ/. Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some people pronounce the "t" too strongly, resulting in a hard sound, like /sɔˈteɪ/. This is incorrect. The "t" should be softer, making it /sɔˈteɪ/. Tip: Lighten your tongue's touch on the "t" for a more natural sound.
- Mispronouncing the final "e": Learners may neglect the final "e," leading to "saute" sounding like /sɔˈt/. The "e" is silent, but it indicates the vowel sound. The correct pronunciation is /sɔˈteɪ/. Tip: Always remember that the final "e" influences the preceding vowel sound.