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sesame
Definition:
(nou) East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
Examples:
The pastry is coated with sesame seeds on the outside and is crisp and chewy.
Jaggery is heated to liquefy and then poured in the heap of fried sesame seeds.
A lot of time is spent in hammering the dough made from sesame and jaggery.
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Common mistakes of sesame pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ses-ˈa-me". This is wrong; the correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈsɛs.ə.mi". Tip: Remember to emphasize "ses" when pronouncing "sesame".
- Vowel confusion: Some speakers pronounce the first vowel as "eɪ" instead of "ɛ", resulting in "ˈseɪ.sə.mi". This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound, as in "set", for "sesame".
- Overemphasizing the "a": A common mistake is to overpronounce the "a" in the second syllable, leading to "ses-ˈa-me". The correct pronunciation is "ˈsɛs.ə.mi", where the "a" is a schwa sound. Tip: Keep the second syllable quick and light.
- Ignoring the final "e": Some people drop the final "e" entirely, saying "ˈsɛs.ə.m". This omits an important sound. Tip: Always include the "e" at the end of "sesame" to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Blending syllables: A frequent error is merging the syllables, resulting in "sesa-me". The correct pronunciation clearly separates the syllables: "ˈsɛs.ə.mi". Tip: Practice saying each syllable distinctly to avoid blending in "sesame".