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socket
Definition:
(nou) a bony hollow into which a structure fits (nou) receptacle where something (a pipe or probe or end of a bone) is inserted (nou) a receptacle into which an electric device can be inserted
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɒkɪt
Examples:
The C13 is the plug, not the socket.
The plug is pink and the socket is pink.
The plug is pink and the socket is pink as well.
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Common mistakes of socket pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ˈsɒ.kɪt/. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, /ˈsɑː.kɪt/ (US) or /ˈsɒ.kɪt/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "o" in "socket". Some say /sɒk.ɪt/ instead of the correct /sɑː.kɪt/ (US) or /sɒ.kɪt/ (UK). Tip: Practice the "o" sound by saying "saw" to get the right vowel.
- Adding extra syllables: Some people mistakenly pronounce "socket" as /səʊ.kɪt/, adding an extra vowel sound. Tip: Focus on the two-syllable pronunciation, /ˈsɑː.kɪt/ (US) or /ˈsɒ.kɪt/ (UK), to avoid this error.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Learners may pronounce the "t" too strongly, making it sound like /ˈsɒ.kɪt/ instead of /ˈsɑː.kɪt/ (US) or /ˈsɒ.kɪt/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "t" light and quick to sound more natural.
- Mispronouncing the "c": Some might say /sɒ.kɛt/ instead of /ˈsɒ.kɪt/. This changes the word entirely. Tip: Make sure the "c" is pronounced like "k" as in "cat" to maintain the correct sound.