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sheet
Definition:
(nou) any broad thin expanse or surface (nou) paper used for writing or printing (nou) bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs (nou) an unbounded two-dimensional shape (nou) newspaper with half-size pages (nou) a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width (nou) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind (nou) a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
Phonetic Transcription:
ʃiːt
Examples:
The bib is formed of a rectangular sheet of foldable paper or the like.
A sheet of transparent plastic covers the face of the board and the grooves.
The sheet of paper covered nearly the full width of the airship hangar.
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Common mistakes of sheet pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "sheet" with a short vowel sound, like in "sit". This leads to confusion with "shit" [ʃɪt]. Tip: Focus on the long "ee" sound [iː] in "sheet" [ʃiːt].
- Incorrect stress placement: The word "sheet" is a single-syllable word and does not have secondary stress. Misplacing stress can make it sound awkward. Tip: Remember that "sheet" [ʃiːt] has no stress variation.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers pronounce the "t" at the end of "sheet" too strongly, making it sound clipped. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and smooth, as in [ʃiːt], to maintain clarity.
- Confusing with "she'd": Learners sometimes blend "sheet" with the contraction "she'd" [ʃiːd], leading to miscommunication. Tip: Distinguish by clearly pronouncing the "t" in "sheet" [ʃiːt] and avoiding the contraction's softer ending.
- Vowel length misunderstanding: Some may shorten the vowel sound in "sheet", pronouncing it like "shut". This can change the meaning entirely. Tip: Practice extending the "ee" sound [iː] in "sheet" [ʃiːt] to avoid confusion.