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seat
Definition:
(nou) a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane) (nou) the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on (nou) furniture that is designed for sitting on (nou) any support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit) (nou) a center of authority (as a city from which authority is exercised) (nou) the location (metaphorically speaking) where something is based (nou) the legal right to sit as a member in a legislative or similar body (nou) a part of a machine that supports or guides another part (nou) the cloth covering for the buttocks
Phonetic Transcription:
siːt
Examples:
The carriage hangs beneath the seat of the chair.
The carriage is hung beneath the seat of the chair.
The chair did have a reclining seat, but you have to manually recline the chair.
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Common mistakes of seat pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "seat" with a short vowel sound, like in "sit." The correct pronunciation is /siːt/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Practice elongating the "ee" sound to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing the ending: Many people stress the "t" at the end of "seat," making it sound too harsh. The correct pronunciation is /siːt/, where the "t" should be crisp but not overly pronounced. Tip: Keep the "t" light and quick.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often mix up "seat" with "sit" or "suit." Each word has distinct sounds: "seat" is /siːt/, while "sit" is /sɪt/ and "suit" is /suːt/. Tip: Focus on the vowel sounds to differentiate them.
- Ignoring the stress pattern: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable or misplace stress altogether. "Seat" is a one-syllable word with primary stress on the first syllable: /siːt/. Tip: Remember that "seat" has no secondary syllables to stress.
- Incorrect vowel length: A common mistake is pronouncing "seat" with a short "e" sound, like in "set." The correct sound is a long "ee" /siːt/. Tip: Practice by saying words with long "ee" sounds to reinforce the correct pronunciation.